A Kansas City man faces a second-degree murder charge in the death of a Kansas City teen in June.

Hajji McDonald III also faces one count of attempted theft connected to the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Jeremiah Jones, according to a Jackson County court document.

In a press release Prosecutor Melesa Johnson said McDonald was charged with second-degree murder because his participation in the theft “makes him a responsible party for the resulting death.”

At 8:40 p.m. June 22, Kansas City police officers were dispatched to a gas station in the 5400 block of Winner Road on reports of a disturbance, according to a probable cause statement in support of McDonald’s arrest.

Officers located Jones on the east side of the building suffering from a gunshot wound to the chest, according to the s

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