JACKSON COUNTY— A 21-year-old man has been charged in the deaths of three people in Kansas City, according to the Jackson County Prosecutor's office.
Joshua Bell, of Kansas City, was charged with three counts of second-degree accessory murder, unlawful use of a weapon and four counts of armed criminal action.
He is the second man charged in the Oct. 2, 2021, shooting deaths of Kanen X. Wheaton, 24; Johnnai Owens, 23; and 24-year-old Devon Key.
The victims were at a home in eastern Kansas City when the suspects drove up and fired at them, prosecutors said.
Co-defendant Lucas Baker was charged in October with nine counts, including three counts of second-degree accessory murder.
Court documents show Bell’s phone was in the area of the suspect vehicle before and after the shootings. Bell also admitted that he had earlier helped steal ammunition that was found at the shooting scene.
Prosecutors have requested a $500,000 cash-only bond for Bell.