Neighbor Dispute Turns Deadly, Man Charged

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DeAiris Poindexter faces second-degree murder charges following a fatal neighbor dispute in Kansas City.

DeAiris Poindexter, a Kansas City resident, faces second-degree murder charges following a fatal neighbor dispute on November 25, 2024, which resulted in the death of Michelle Donato and injured another woman. The altercation began as a verbal argument, escalated with pepper spray, and ended with Poindexter firing multiple shots. Witnesses attempted to drive the victims to the hospital but failed to call police. Poindexter was arrested on March 11, 2025, and now faces additional charges. His bond is set at $100,000 cash-only, but he remains free as no court date has been scheduled. Jackson County prosecutors are pursuing the case. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/4422877abf482b09

Topics covered

• neighbor dispute
• murder charges
• Kansas City news
• legal proceedings
• public safety

Keywords

• murder
• neighbor dispute
• Kansas City
• DeAiris Poindexter
• Michelle Donato
• legal charges
• public safety

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Organizations: Jackson County

Places: Kansas City

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