Family, activists seek answers in Black Missouri man’s death

KIFI

Published November 11, 2021 2:04 PM

By JIM SALTER
Associated Press

SPANISH LAKE, Mo. (AP) — A puzzling, broad-daylight shooting at a small-town trailer park is renewing concerns among activists about how justice is doled out when a Black person is killed in Missouri. Twenty-eight-year-old Justin King, 28 was shot to death by a neighbor on Nov. 3 at the neighbor’s mobile home in Bourbon, Missouri, a town of 1,600 residents. While police say the initial investigation indicates the shooting was justified, King’s relatives and civil rights leaders spoke at a news conference Thursday to press for a more thorough investigation. Activists also cited several other recent killings of Black men in Missouri that failed to result in criminal charges.

Article Topic Follows: AP National

Jump to comments ↓

Associated Press

BE PART OF THE CONVERSATION

KIFI Local News 8 is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation.

Please keep your comments respectful and relevant. You can review our Community Guidelines by clicking here

If you would like to share a story idea, please submit it here.