A Sunday shooting investigation has led to first-degree murder charges against three suspects after a 64-year-old man died from his injuries in Kansas City, Kansas. Police said the shooting happened Sunday night, and the victim was later identified as James Dodds of KCK.
Sunday Shooting Investigation Begins After Man Found Outside Home
Officers with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department responded to the shooting at around 7:15 p.m. on Sunday, June 7.
Police said the incident happened in the area of North 82nd Terrace and Leavenworth Road. When officers arrived, they found a man outside a home suffering from an apparent gunshot wound.
The victim was taken to an area hospital for treatment. Authorities said he died from his injuries on Monday.
He was identified as 64-year-old James Dodds, a resident of Kansas City, Kansas.
Three Suspects Taken Into Custody
As the Sunday shooting investigation moved forward, police said three men were taken into custody on Monday in Newton, Kansas.
The suspects were identified as 18-year-old Aaron Johnson, 18-year-old Mark Elliott, and 18-year-old Marquel McGee. Police said all three are residents of Kansas City, Kansas.
According to KCKPD, the three suspects are currently being held in the Harvey County Detention Center. They are pending transfer to Wyandotte County.
First-Degree Murder Charges Filed
Authorities said all three suspects were charged in Wyandotte County on Tuesday with first-degree murder.
The charges come after Dodds died from injuries sustained in the Sunday night shooting. Police have not released additional details about what may have led to the shooting or the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The case is now moving through the legal process, with the suspects facing serious criminal charges tied to the death of Dodds.
Victim Identified As James Dodds
The victim in the case, James Dodds, was 64 years old and from KCK.
Police said he was found outside a home after officers responded to reports of a shooting. He was still alive when he was transported to the hospital, but he later died from his injuries.
His death turned the case into a homicide investigation, leading to charges against the three suspects.
Case Remains Active As Suspects Await Transfer
The Sunday shooting investigation remains active as authorities continue handling the case. The suspects are being held in Harvey County while awaiting transfer to Wyandotte County.
Police have not provided further information about whether additional arrests are expected or whether investigators are still seeking more evidence.
For now, the confirmed details show that one man is dead, three 18-year-old suspects have been charged, and the case remains a serious homicide matter in Kansas City, Kansas.
The death of James Dodds has left a community looking for answers after a violent Sunday night shooting. As the legal process continues, authorities will move forward with the first-degree murder charges filed against the three suspects.