A Memphis, Tennessee man has been charged with first-degree murder in Howard County.

According to a probable cause statement, Kundarrius Kinte Taylor shot and killed Torrance Evans, a Central Methodist student on the evening of August 25 just off campus. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol Officer, Taylor turned himself into Fayette Police. Taylor admitted under questioning that he and the victim had not been getting along and the victim was making verbal demands to Taylor. Taylor brandished a pistol from his backpack and fired twice killing Evans.

According to court documents, felony first-degree murder charges were filed on August 26. Taylor is being held without bond.

Taylor is scheduled for arraignment on Tuesday, August 30 in Howard County Circuit Court.

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