17-year-old to stand trial for deadly shooting of Kansas City man

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Raytown teen faces multiple criminal charges, including second-degree murder, after shooting and killing a Kansas City man and injuring another person in May.

According to the Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office, 17-year-old Jewell Cobbins faces one count of second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, and second-degree assault, as well as three counts of armed criminal action.

Court records said that on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, officers were dispatched to a home on the 11700 block of Corrington Avenue in Kansas City, Missouri on reports of a deadly shooting.

Upon arrival, officers found two people suffering from apparent gunshot wounds: a woman outside of the home, and a man, 23-year-old Prophet Thompson, inside.

The prosecutor’s office reported that during the investigations, video surveillance showed Cobbins firing multiple shots at the home, resulting in Thompson’s death and the woman being injured.

After the shooting, Cobbins fled the scene and went to Research Medical Center where he attempted to hide “multiple firearms” behind a rock wall across the street.

He was later taken into custody by law enforcement.

The prosecutor’s office said that on Tuesday, Sept. 3, Family Court ordered that Cobbins was able to stand trial as an adult for the fatal shooting.

Cobbins is being held on no bond, however, a bond review is scheduled for Thursday, Sept. 12.

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