MO - Shooter says he fired in self-defense
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Thursday, July 23, 2009
Shooter says he fired in self-defense
Christine interviewed Daniel Johnson, 88, who reportedly shot and
killed his younger roommate, Marcus Yarbrough, on Tuesday night near
33rd and Jackson.
Johnson said he was in a chair when Yarbrough jumped on him without
explanation. �He�d been drinking,� Johnson said. �He had something in
his hand.�
Johnson kicked Yarbrough away and walked to his bedroom. When Johnson
returned about 10 minutes later, Yarbrough allegedly lunged at him
again.
�I told him to leave me alone,� Johnson said. Yarbrough did not quit,
Johnson said, so Johnson pulled a gun from his pocket and shot
Yarbrough.
From KCPD: The victim of the homicide in the 3300 block of Jackson
(Tuesday) night has been positively identified as 29 year old, Marcus
Yarbrough of KCMO.
Yarbrough and the elderly man (80's) involved lived together in the
home, but are not related. Apparently the two were arguing and
witnesses were unable to diffuse the situation that led to the
shooting.