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Kansas City man charged in homicide after victim named shooter
Documents show the suspect told police he was under the influence of PCP and didn't remember what happened.
Published on Feb. 13, 2026
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A 28-year-old man was shot and killed in Kansas City, Missouri, and the victim named his shooter to police shortly before his death. Authorities have charged 35-year-old Lucas Willingham with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the homicide.
Why it matters
This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with violent crimes involving suspects who claim drug impairment. It also raises questions about the role of witness testimony and surveillance video in prosecuting homicides when the suspect claims memory loss.
The details
Police were called to the 1500 block of E. 59th Terrace around 8 p.m. on Wednesday after receiving a report of an injured person. They found the victim, Jamon Norfleet, who told them he had been shot by someone named Lucas Willingham near an apartment complex. Norfleet was taken to a hospital where he later died. Authorities found shell casings and a bag of an unknown substance at the initial crime scene. They then located Willingham's apartment address, where witnesses said they heard gunshots and saw Willingham acting strangely afterward. Police found a shell casing matching the ones at the first scene outside Willingham's apartment building and surveillance video showing an altercation and a muzzle flash. Willingham turned himself in for questioning on Thursday and told police he was on PCP at the time and didn't remember what happened.
- Police were called to the scene around 8 p.m. on Wednesday, February 12, 2026.
- Willingham turned himself in for questioning on Thursday, February 13, 2026.
The players
Jamon Norfleet
A 28-year-old man who was shot and killed in Kansas City, Missouri.
Lucas Willingham
A 35-year-old Kansas City man who has been charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon in connection with Norfleet's death.
What they’re saying
“He told the person helping him that he had been shot by someone named Lucas Willingham.”
— Jamon Norfleet, Victim (kmbc.com)
“I heard I was wanted for a shooting, but I was on PCP around the time of the incident, I didn't know what happened, and I didn't comprehend what was going on.”
— Lucas Willingham, Suspect (kmbc.com)
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Lucas Willingham out on bail.
The takeaway
This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in dealing with violent crimes involving suspects who claim drug impairment, and the importance of witness testimony and surveillance video in prosecuting homicides when the suspect's memory is compromised.
