CASS COUNTY —Law enforcement authorities are investigating a suspect in connection with a stabbing death.
Just after 4:30 p.m. Friday, deputies responded to 1007 N. Jerry, in Raymore after receiving a 9-1-1 call about a disturbance in progress, according to a media release.
The caller stated that her estranged husband entered the residence by breaking a window and was fighting with the victim. The caller stated that during the fight the victim was stabbed with a knife and the suspect fled the scene in a vehicle.
Personnel from South Metro Fire Department arrived on scene and began treating the victim, however he died from his injuries before being transported.
At approximately 6:40 pm members of the Cass County Sheriff’s Criminal Apprehension Unit located the suspect identified as John W. Adams, 41, Raymore to a residence in the 7000 block of E. 160th in Belton, Missouri. He was taken into custody without further incident.
The victim is identified as Brian A. Kile, 44, Raymore.
On Saturday, the Cass County Prosecutors Office charged John W. Adams with First Degree Murder. He is currently in custody at the Cass County Jail on a $250,000 cash only bond. Adams was on probation after pleading guilty last month to second-degree domestic assault.