Police: Victim identified as suspect in Jefferson City shooting

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)

The victim of a life-threatening shooting this weekend in Jefferson City has identified his shooter, according to a probable cause statement.

Adonius Boykin has been charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon after a shooting early Sunday that left a 19-year-old in critical condition. Police were dispatched to a home in the 700 block of Ewing Drive early Sunday and found the victim with at least three gunshot wounds to his chest and torso, the release said.

The shooting happened after the victim and two witnesses went to the home to visit friends, the statement said. Police asked the victim who the shooter was, and the victim identified Boykin, the statement said.

Witnesses also identified Boykin as the shooter, the statement said. One witness said the shooting began as soon as they entered the home.

Police discovered evidence that shots had been fired from inside the home and found a shell casing near where the victim was standing when he was shot, the statement said.

The condition of the victim, who was rushed to Columbia University Hospital with life-threatening injuries, was unknown Tuesday.

Boykin appeared in court via video Monday afternoon and pleaded not guilty. Boykin does not have an attorney.