In the winter of 2022, on the evening of December 30th, the life of 45-year-old Marcus Benson was cut short in a residence in Kansas City, Missouri. A male, Mr. Benson was found inside a home in the 6900 block of East 17th Street, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but his injuries proved fatal, and he was pronounced dead.
The events leading to the discovery began to unfold when the mother of a 16-year-old boy contacted the
police. She reported that her son had called her, confessing to shooting Mr. Benson. After her son fled to a nearby park, she picked him up and returned to the house before alerting the authorities. When officers arrived, she directed them to the bathroom, where they found Marcus Benson in the bathtub.
The teenage suspect was located in a vehicle near the home and was taken into custody by the police. Investigators processed the scene, collecting evidence that included several spent shell casings from both the bathroom and the front room of the house. Following the investigation, the Jackson County Juvenile Officer's Office filed charges against the 16-year-old. The charges include second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Due to his age, the case is being handled in family court, where a mandatory hearing will determine if he will be tried as an adult.
Marcus Benson was born on December 3, 1977, and was a resident of Kansas City. He worked as a shift manager at a Hardee's restaurant and was known for his love of family, sports, and barbecuing. His personal history included a 2013 conviction for felony child endangerment. The relationship between Mr. Benson and the teenage suspect has not been publicly disclosed, and a motive for the shooting has not been released by authorities. The juvenile remains in custody as legal proceedings continue.
