Deputy Not Charged in Teen’s Shooting | Kansas City News

A Lafayette County deputy won’t face charges in the fatal shooting of 19-year-old Saveion McConnell, despite family attorneys calling the killing unjust — claiming he was unarmed and the officer fired multiple shots after contact. The prosecutor ruled the deputy acted with reasonable belief of danger after McConnell reached for his waistband, a move interpreted as weapon access. Footage and testimony suggest McConnell had a gun that discharged during a car ride, with two weapons later found. While the legal standard for criminal prosecution wasn’t met, the prosecutor acknowledged the tragedy and noted civil lawsuits may follow. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article317257741.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/38d0f03f387b548f Report issues to [email protected].