Oct 06, 2020

Charges filed against 2 for killing Kansas man

Posted Oct 06, 2020 7:00 AM
Beck photo Wyandotte Co.
Beck photo Wyandotte Co.

KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) — Two people from Kansas City, Kansas, are facing charges in a fatal shooting that happened last week. Lolester Mitchell of Kansas City, Kansas, was found dead inside a home on Tuesday.

Authorities said Monday that 22-year-old Cooper Allan Beck was charged with intentional murder in the second degree and other crimes. He is jailed on $250,000 bond.

Blood photo Wyandotte Co.
Blood photo Wyandotte Co.

Meanwhile, 38-year-old Billy Joe Blood is charged with conspiracy interference with a law enforcement officer, intimidation of a witness or victim, and other crimes. She is jailed on $50,000 bond. Police have not disclosed a motive in the killing.