May 12, 2024

Teen admits killing 15-year-old Kansas girl

Posted May 12, 2024 1:00 AM
Brianna Higgins-photo courtesy Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home
Brianna Higgins-photo courtesy Rumsey-Yost Funeral Home

JOHNSON COUNTY — A teenager accused in the January killing of a 15-year-old Kansas girl was back in court this week.

Davon Washington, 17,  pleaded guilty to reckless second-degree murder and juvenile in possession of a firearm, to the Johnson County District Attorney's office..

The shooting occurred January 19 at apartment complex near W. 127th and S. Mur Len Road.  EMS transported Brianna Higgins to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased. Police arrested Washington January 29. He is scheduled for sentencing June 28, according to the district attorney's office.