For Immediate Release
April 29, 2025
Jackson County Prosecutor Melesa Johnson today announced felony charges against a man for his involvement in a fatal shooting at a Kansas City liquor store yesterday.
Jeremiah Williamson faces 2nd Degree Murder, 1st Degree Attempted Robbery, and Armed Criminal Action. *
“Sometimes, the choices we make and the company we keep can have devastating and lifelong consequences. Under Missouri law, when someone is killed during the perpetration of a felony, attempted felony or flight of a felony, any of the participants can be held accountable for felony murder. If convicted, the defendant could face 10 to 30 years in prison,” said Prosecutor Johnson. “I am proud of the swift work led by the Kansas City Police Department and our prosecution team. We’ll continue to work together to hold those who endanger our community accountable.”
According to court records, Kansas City police responded to a liquor store near 9th Street and Prospect Avenue on April 28 and found a male victim suffering from apparent trauma outside the business entrance. He was later confirmed deceased.
A witness told detectives he shot the victim while defending himself and then called 911.
Detectives determined from surveillance footage and witness statements that the victim grabbed the witness’s firearm he had in his pants pocket. The witness attempted to retrieve his weapon, which turned into a physical struggle with the victim near the store’s entrance. The defendant pulled a firearm from his waistband and began pointing it at the witness while he was on the ground fighting with the victim over his firearm. The witness was able to retrieve his firearm and discharged it at the victim who initially grabbed his gun.
The defendant is being held on a $100,000 cash bond.
*Charges are only accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until the defendant is either found guilty or pleads guilty.
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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