Nov 05, 2022

Man charged in Kan. Halloween party shooting that killed teen

Posted Nov 05, 2022 4:00 PM
Estell-photo Wyandotte County
Estell-photo Wyandotte County

WYANDOTTE COUNTY —The Wyandotte County District Attorney has charged 22-year-old Daijon Estell with one count of first-degree murder, one count of aggravated assault, eight counts of aggravated endangering of a child (felony) and two counts of endangerment (misdemeanor) in connection with the Halloween party shooting that killed one teen and injured 6 others, according to the Kansas City Kansas Police Department.

Estell is currently being held in the Wyandotte County Jail on a $200,000 bond, according to KCK police.

On Wednesday detectives with the Kansas City, Kansas Police Department identified the victim in the Halloween night shooting in the 1600 block of S. 50th Street as 17-year-old Katron Harris a resident of Kansas City, Kansas. He was pronounced deceased on scene.

Harris was killed and six others were wounded after gunfire erupted at a crowded Halloween party.

The shooting happened Monday night at a large party at a Kansas City, Kansas home.-photo courtesy KCTV
The shooting happened Monday night at a large party at a Kansas City, Kansas home.-photo courtesy KCTV

The shooting happened Monday night at a large party at a Kansas City, Kansas home. Police said between 70 and 100 people were at the party.

Police were called around 9 p.m. and found a 17-year-old dead and six others injured. One person was treated and released and the other five were listed in stable condition Tuesday afternoon, police said.

The victims ranged in age from 15 to 18, with most being 15 and 16 years old.

Police took Estell into custody on Tuesday. Investigators were looking for four to six suspects. No other information on the suspects was released.

The party was intended for younger teens and was supposed to be invitation only but it was promoted on social media, police said.

The suspects, who were wearing costumes and masks, were asked to leave because they were older. They left but then returned and opened fire on the house, injuring people inside and outside, police said.

The parent/homeowner was home at the time. Similar parties had been held at the house previously without any issues, according to the statement.

Detectives continue to investigate leads on other potential suspects. If you have any information please private message us here or call the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS.