Sep 21, 2023

Court records: Kansas murder suspect attacked witness

Posted Sep 21, 2023 1:00 AM
Morrow-photo Jackson Co.
Morrow-photo Jackson Co.

KANSAS CITY —A Kansas man faces multiple felony charges in connection with a fatal shooting Monday morning in Kansas City, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

Eric L. Morrow, 43,  faces Murder 2nd Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm and two counts of Armed Criminal Action charges.

According to court records, Kansas City police responded on a fatal shooting in Kansas City. The suspect was still in the residence and officers set up a perimeter on the residence. A woman who exited told police the victim and the shooter were still inside.

Morrow exited the residence and was taken into custody. The victim was pronounced deceased at the scene. Several residents identified Morrow and told police they attempted to stop him from attacking the witness. Some also attempted to restrain Morrow as police arrived.  Police have not released the victim's name.