For Immediate Release
March 21, 2025
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson today announced a Jackson County jury convicted a Kansas City man for a fatal shooting that took place last year in the North Town Fork Creek neighborhood.
D’Aires Gadson was found guilty today of 2nd Degree Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
According to court records, Kansas City police were dispatched to East 55th Street and College Avenue on Oct. 3, 2024, on reports of a shooting. They located the victim lying in the street suffering from gunshot trauma and was pronounced deceased at the scene.
Surveillance footage showed the defendant pull out a firearm and start shooting at the victim. The victim ran toward his truck as the defendant continued shooting at him. Witnesses say the defendant went through the victim’s pockets and drove away with the victim’s truck.
The defendant was convicted in 2018 for 2nd Degree Robbery and Armed Criminal Action and was prohibited from possessing firearms.
CASE UPDATE: The defendant was sentenced on June 17, 2025, to life imprisonment on 2nd Degree Murder and 10 years on Unlawful Possession of a Firearm.
Chief Trial Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Jamie Hunt and Assistant Prosecuting Attorney Kendall Robbins prosecuted the case on behalf of the state of Missouri.
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Media Contact:
Jazzlyn Johnson
Director of Communications
Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office
415 E 12th Street
Kansas City, MO - 64106
(816) 929-1289
jazzlyn.johnson@jacksongov.org
https://www.jacksoncountyprosecutor.com