De Soto man charged with murder after woman fatally shot in Jefferson County

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (First Alert 4) – A 67-year-old De Soto man faces murder charges after deputies said he shot and killed a woman on Saturday evening.

Jesse Evans faces charges of first-degree murder and armed criminal action after a shooting at a property near U.S. Highway 67 and Route V, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators said a witness took a woman to the home to retrieve her personal belongings. The witness told police that the victim screamed while inside the home.

The woman ran outside, with Evans following her and holding a handgun, according to the sheriff’s office. The witness told investigators that Evans then shot the woman.

The witness transported the victim to a nearby business. Emergency responders attempted to save her life, but she was later pronounced dead.

Deputies arrived at the home on Sunrise School Road and took Evans into custody, according to the sheriff’s office. Evans said he was involved in an altercation with the victim, during which he pointed a gun and shot her.

Evans is held without bond at the Jefferson County Jail.