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Man Charged in Smithville Home Shooting That Left One Dead

Prosecutors say the case involves alleged intentional shootings and they have opened an active public-tip appeal.

Overview

  • A shooting at a Sunflower Street home in Smithville left one person dead and another seriously injured, according to local authorities.
  • Clay County prosecutors have charged 40-year-old Kevin Casey Andrew with one count of first-degree murder, one count of first-degree domestic assault and two counts of armed criminal action.
  • The prosecutor's office said investigative evidence alleges Andrew knowingly shot the male victim and intentionally caused serious injury to his mother.
  • Andrew is held at the Clay County Detention Center on a $2 million bond, and officials are asking anyone with information to contact the Smithville Police Department or Greater Kansas City Crime Stoppers.
  • The investigation remains active, the prosecutor's office has posted condolences to the victims' families, and an arraignment and pretrial proceedings are expected as the case moves forward.