Charges Filed in TM Fieldhouse Shooting, Second Suspect Arrested
Prosecutors charged Ricky Waller Jr. with multiple weapons offenses connected to the incident.
Overview
- Police responded around 6:15 p.m. Saturday to TM Fieldhouse on SE Hamblen Road in Lee's Summit during a large indoor event.
- Investigators report that an argument in a crowded gym escalated when two individuals drew guns and exchanged fire, wounding one suspect.
- Ricky Waller Jr., 30, of Kansas City, was located at a hospital and detained before being charged with unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a weapon, unlawful use/exhibiting, and armed criminal action, with bond set at $200,000 cash-only.
- By Sunday afternoon, the second suspect was identified and arrested, and prosecutors said charges are pending.
- Police clarified there was no active shooter, the facility plans to reopen Monday, and tips can be shared anonymously with Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers at 816-474-TIPS or via the P3Tips app.