Aug 08, 2022

KC-area man's mother reported he killed girlfriend

Posted Aug 08, 2022 12:00 AM
McDaniel-photo Jackson Co.
McDaniel-photo Jackson Co.

KANSAS CITY — A jury convicted  a man on charges related to the fatal shooting of his girlfriend, according to Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker.

On August 5, the jury convicted Brandon A. McDaniel, 27, Independence, of Murder 2nd Degree and Armed Criminal Action charges.

According to court records, on December 16, 2020, police responded to a shooting in the 9900 block of E. 63rd Street in Independence.

McDaniel's mother called police and reported he had killed his girlfriend, Oriana Starr. They had been arguing when the victim wrapped a cord around his neck and he shot her.

Police found the victim on the floor of the apartment. A second witness told police that McDaniel told him of the fatal shooting and showed him the firearm he used. McDaniel later sold the firearm.

A sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 16 at 11 a.m., according to Baker.