News Summary
Marcus M. Williams has been charged with second-degree murder following the fatal shooting of Jaida Perdue, the mother of his children, in a Kansas City apartment. The incident occurred during an argument over a firearm, leading to a tragic confrontation. Witnesses reported hearing a gunshot, and Williams has been arrested with a bond set at $200,000. The case highlights ongoing concerns regarding domestic violence and gun safety in the community, prompting further investigations by local authorities.
Kansas City Man Charged with Second-Degree Murder After Shooting Mother of His Children
A Kansas City man, Marcus M. Williams, has been charged with second-degree murder following the shooting of the mother of his children, Jaida Perdue, at an apartment complex on July 15, 2025. Williams faces one count of second-degree murder and an additional count of armed criminal action.
The incident took place just before noon in the vicinity of Countryshire Lane and Blue Ridge Boulevard. Officers from the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) arrived on the scene to find the 24-year-old Perdue lying on her back with a gunshot wound to her head. Emergency protocols were immediately enacted to assist the victim.
As Williams recounted the events leading up to the shooting, he stated that he was on a phone call when he and Perdue began to argue and subsequently wrestle over a firearm. He described how during this altercation, the gun was discharged, resulting in Perdue’s injury. Williams asserted that his finger must have inadvertently been on the trigger and claimed that Perdue had not touched the weapon throughout their struggle.
Witnesses in the area reported witnessing part of the confrontation. One individual mentioned being on the phone with Williams when she heard a gunshot, followed by screams and crying from children. Williams noted that he and Perdue had been engaged in disputes for several days prior to the shooting. Just before the incident, he had attempted to leave the apartment carrying his wallet and handgun.
According to Williams, Perdue had insisted that he could not leave with the gun because she had purchased it for him, which allegedly initiated the physical altercation. Following the shooting, Williams called 911 and attempted to apply pressure to Perdue’s head wound. Emergency dispatch instructed him to secure his firearm away from the scene during the call.
Following his arrest, Williams has been placed in the Jackson County Jail with a bond set at $200,000. The details surrounding Williams’ first court appearance remain undisclosed at this time.
In a separate incident on the same day, KCPD officers found two young children, approximately three years old, wandering alone in downtown Kansas City. Authorities were able to reunite the children with their family by 2 p.m. the same day, but further details regarding the children’s well-being or any follow-up investigations have not been released.
This tragic incident comes amidst ongoing concerns about domestic violence and gun safety within the community. The police continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting and any wider implications it may have.
As investigations proceed, there are no additional details available regarding further charges or related inquiries at this time. The community is urged to stay informed as more information is likely to emerge in the coming days.
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