A Blue Springs man accused of running over a pregnant woman before allegedly fatally shooting her several times has been charged by the Jackson County prosecutor’s office for her Wednesday homicide.

Arel Dawkins has been charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the killing of the woman, identified by Kansas City police as Braisen Cain, 42.

A fundraiser for Cain has been started and has raised nearly $11,000 of its $26,000 goal. Funds will be used for Cain’s funeral and to support her five children, according to the fundraiser.

“Braisen was one of the most loving, kind and caring individuals you could ever meet,” the fundraiser states. “She was an amazing mother who always put her boys first and will be deeply missed by her family, her work community and all who kne

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