Charges updated for man accused in shooting death of Torrance Evans
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ)
Howard County prosecutors have reduced the charges of a Fayette murder suspect from August.
Kundarrius Taylor is now charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter after he is accused of shooting Torrance Evans.
Court documents say Taylor "recklessly caused the death of Torrance Evans Junior by shooting him."
The range of time served is three to 10 years behind bars and/or a fine up to $10,000. Original court documents said Taylor told police he and evans had not been getting and had an argument the night evans was killed.
An arraignment is set for Jan. 18 in Howard County.
Taylor was initially charged with first-degree.
Taylor allegedly shot Evans twice during an argument that led to a confrontation, according to court documents. The shooting happened in the 500 block of North Linn Street on Aug. 25.
Taylor's lawyer said in August that the shooting was self-defense.
