Meth Town Teen Charged In Murder Of His Best Friend

Tragic story of gunfire and horrific consequences that will impact local families for the rest of their lives.

Here's the report . . .

Jackson County prosecutors charged Elijah L. Soliz with first-degree involuntary manslaughter and armed criminal action.

According to court records, just before 7 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 11, Independence officers responded to a shooting in the 600 block of North Westwood Avenue.

When officers arrived on scene they saw several people standing in the front yard of a home. Officers went inside the home and found the 15-year-old victim, later identified as George.

Officers identified the people outside, including Soliz and a 14-year-old male.

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