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Kansas City Man Charged With First-Degree Murder in Killing of Neighbor Chris Wells

Prosecutors describe video evidence, eyewitness statements, a recovered note supporting the charges.

Overview

  • Jeffrey Travis King faces counts of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the Northland shooting of 41-year-old Chris Wells.
  • Court records say video shows Wells punch King, then walk away with his hands up before shots were fired.
  • Two juveniles told police they saw King stand over Wells and fire multiple times while Wells lay face down.
  • Investigators reported 13 gunshot wounds, including eight to the back, and recovered eight 9mm shell casings at the scene.
  • Detectives executing a search warrant found a note referencing Wells by name and topics like property damage and guns, and records say King later stated he "shot him dead."