A Raytown teenager, Re’Mori T. Roath, pleads guilty to second-degree murder for the shooting death of 11-year-old Kourtney Freeman, which took place on April 10, 2024. This tragic incident has ignited outrage within the community and renewed discussions on the pressing issue of violence against children in Kansas City.
Kourtney Freeman, a dedicated student and young advocate against community violence, was fatally struck by gunfire while preparing for bed at her home. Authorities linked Roath to the crime through surveillance footage and ballistic evidence, leading to his arrest and subsequent guilty plea just days before a scheduled jury trial.
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