A man named Jerome Washington, aged 30, is facing charges in connection with a mass shooting that took place last month in Westport. The incident left five people injured. Washington is being charged with attempted robbery, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
According to court documents, on October 9, 2024, three victims went to a recording studio to work on their music. Upon entering the studio, they encountered several suspects, including Washington, who were armed and appeared to be on edge. During the interaction between the victims and the suspects, an altercation ensued, and Washington, along with others, allegedly robbed the second victim at gunpoint.
The security footage from the incident captured the suspects entering the studio armed with rifles and handguns. It also recorded the confrontation that took place and the suspects’ subsequent escape in a vehicle. Court records reveal that Washington has a criminal history.
The shooting, which occurred near 40th and Westport Road, resulted in three juveniles and two adults being injured. In response to the incident, the Kansas City Public Safety Task Force took action and shut down a business. The Westport Media Collective, the location of the shooting, has reportedly received multiple complaints in the past, according to the city.
A man is being charged in connection with a mass shooting that took place last month in Westport. The incident resulted in injuries to five individuals.
Jerome Washington, a 30-year-old man, is facing charges of attempted robbery, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm.
On October 9, 2024, according to court documents, three individuals visited a recording studio with the intention of collaborating on their musical endeavors.
As they entered, they came across several suspects, including Washington, who were reportedly armed and tense.
As the victims engaged with the suspects, an altercation took place when Washington and others allegedly robbed the second victim at gunpoint.
The studio’s security cameras recorded the armed suspects as they entered the premises, brandishing rifles and handguns. The footage also captured the intense confrontation that followed, as well as the suspects’ subsequent escape in a getaway vehicle.
According to court records, it is evident that Washington has a criminal history.
The shooting near 40th and Westport Road left three juveniles and two adults injured.
The Kansas City Public Safety Task Force took action following the shooting incident and decided to close down a business.
According to the city, there have been multiple complaints lodged against the Westport Media Collective.
