A Kansas City man is facing charges after the victim of a vehicle hijacking in October was discovered with fractured ribs and a concussion.
Jaequan T. Shelby, a 21-year-old resident of Kansas City, has been charged in connection with a disturbing incident that took place in Jackson County, Missouri. According to the records from the Circuit Court, Shelby is accused of hijacking a pickup truck, which resulted in the victim sustaining fractured ribs and a concussion.
According to a probable cause statement filed by the Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department, law enforcement officials were alerted to a stolen vehicle at a local apartment complex around 4:30 a.m. on Oct. 2.
Upon the arrival of the first responders, they discovered a man who displayed clear signs of injuries. They promptly transported him to a nearby hospital for medical attention. At the medical facility, he received treatment for fractured ribs, a concussion, and an abdominal strain.
According to the KCPD investigation, it was discovered that the victim had provided a ride to an unidentified woman in his 2004 white Dodge Ram 1500. However, when he reminded her to pay for the ride, she promptly exited the vehicle and entered a sedan that had pulled up behind the truck.
After the attack, law enforcement officials reported that all four individuals proceeded to rob the driver of the truck before fleeing towards the black Mercedes-Benz. Surprisingly, one of them managed to steal the man’s pickup truck.
Shelby faced serious charges of robbery and vehicle hijacking, which could potentially lead to a life sentence if he was found guilty. On December 20th, a warrant was issued for Shelby’s arrest, and he was apprehended and subsequently booked into the Jackson County Detention Center.
As of Thursday, Dec. 26, Shelby is currently in custody without any bond listed. A first appearance was conducted on Monday, Dec. 23. A bond review hearing is set for 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31, followed by a preliminary hearing at 2 p.m. No additional details have been disclosed at this time.
