Discrepancy in employee pay leads to shooting in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A discrepancy in employee pay led to a shooting in Kansas City that left one man in the hospital and another behind bars.

Jackson County, Missouri, Circuit Court records filed on Friday, May 16, indicate that Isaiah N. Williams, 25, of Blue Springs, has been charged in connection with the shooting of a coworker.

A probable cause statement filed by the Kansas City Police Department revealed that around 5:55 p.m. on April 28, emergency crews were called with reports of a shooting. When they arrived, they found a victim in front of a building who had suffered a gunshot wound to his abdomen.

First responders said the victim told them he had been shot by his coworker, Williams. He said an argument about pay for him and his employees escalated when Williams was told to shoot the victim by an unnamed individual. The victim was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.

Investigators noted that they found seven spent shell casings at the scene, as well as a pickup truck that had been left running with five bullet holes in it. Further investigation led to a warrant that was issued for Williams on May 8. He was not found until Thursday, May 15, when he was arrested.

During an interview with investigators, they said Williams denied involvement in the shooting. As a result, he has been charged with assault in the first degree, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action.

If convicted, Missouri statutes dictate that Williams could be sentenced to up to 60 years behind bars. An initial appearance was scheduled for 11 a.m. on Monday, May 19. As of Monday afternoon, he remains behind bars with no bond listed.

No further information has been released, including the name of his alleged accomplice.

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