Keith Anthony Michael was 34 when he was found shot to death inside a car in Kansas City, Missouri, on November 29, 2018. The discovery ended his life suddenly and left family and friends to deal with a violent loss.

The Kansas City Police Department’s investigation identified persons of interest quickly; three people were taken into custody in the immediate aftermath. The inquiry later produced a murder charge against a man in connection with Michael’s death. The charged man has said he shot Michael believing Michael was trying to steal his car; that claim frames the alleged motive that prosecutors and defense will contest.