KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Kansas City, Missouri, police are investigating a fatal stabbing in the 7000 block of Prospect Avenue.
Police said the incident occurred on the morning of Sunday, June 2.
When officers arrived at the scene, they found a man suffering from apparent stab wounds at a bus stop.
He was transported to a hospital for treatment. However, he succumbed to his injuries five days later.
Detectives apprehended a man on the scene of the stabbing.
After police presented their findings to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, Ronald E. Moore was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action.
Court documents alleged Moore attacked the victim, who was said to be his roommate, out of nowhere. Witnesses said no argument or words were exchanged prior to the attack.
Additionally, witnesses told police Moore walked away from the victim before returning.
He continued to repeatedly stab the victim and said he wanted him to die, per court documents.
The probable cause statement on the incident stated Moore was found on the scene covered in blood with a laceration on his left palm.
Moore is due in court Thursday for a hearing.
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