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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Homicide conviction
2. Fatal altercation verdict
A Kansas City man was convicted by a Jackson County jury for a fatal shooting in Blue Hills Park in August 2022. Timothy Green, born on December 15, 1962, was found guilty of Murder 2nd Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and two counts of Armed Criminal Action. The victim, Leslie Taylor, was shot and killed following an argument with Green. Witnesses reported seeing Green shoot Taylor, who was unarmed. Green claimed self-defense, stating that Taylor had been harassing him for weeks. Green is scheduled to be sentenced on June 28 by a Jackson County judge. The incident was investigated by the Kansas City Police Department.
1. Convicted of homicide during altercation
2. Charged with murder following dispute
KANSAS CITY — A Kansas City man has been found guilty by a Jackson County jury in connection with a fatal shooting that took place in Blue Hills Park in August 2022, as confirmed by Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.
The Incident
The convicted individual, Timothy Green, born on December 15, 1962, faced charges of Murder 2nd Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, and two counts of Armed Criminal Action. Green is set to receive his sentencing on June 28 from a Jackson County judge.
Details of the Crime
Reports from court records indicate that the Kansas City police responded to a shooting incident on August 18, 2022, at the intersection of 53rd Street and Brooklyn Avenue within Blue Hills Park. The victim, identified as Leslie Taylor, was discovered deceased from a gunshot wound at the scene. Witnesses recounted seeing the defendant, Timothy Green, shooting the victim following an argument. It was mentioned by a witness that the victim, Leslie Taylor, had no history of carrying a weapon.
Eye Witness Testimonies
According to witness statements provided to the police, it was revealed that there had been ongoing harassment towards the defendant from the victim, Leslie Taylor, leading up to the fatal incident. The defendant claimed that the victim had been following and harassing him for weeks. This account was corroborated by another witness who attested to the victim’s aggressive behavior towards the defendant.
Community Impact
The tragic shooting that occurred within the peaceful confines of Blue Hills Park sent shockwaves through the local community. Residents and park-goers were deeply saddened by the loss of life and the violent nature of the incident. The swift action taken by law enforcement and the subsequent conviction of Timothy Green have provided a sense of justice and closure to those affected by the tragedy.
