Posted on October 23, 2022

Woman Won’t Be Charged in Shooting Death of Kansas City Firefighter

Heidi Schmidt, WDAF, October 18, 2022

Jackson County Prosecutors said a woman who shot and killed a Kansas City firefighter earlier this month will not be charged, saying it was self-defense.

Anthony “Tony” Santi died after he was shot at an Independence gas station {snip}

While in the store, Santi heard Ja’Von Taylor cussing at a female employee. {snip}

The clerk told Taylor to leave the store. When he refused, Santi stepped in and also told him to leave. Court documents show Taylor began threatening Santi.

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The court document shows Taylor pulled a gun, and the two men started fighting over the weapon. A woman who arrived at the store with Taylor got out of a vehicle. {snip}

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