No Charges: Jackson County Prosecutor Passes After Jericho Owner Killed

Here's the official explanation from the courthouse that might contribute to ongoing criticism regarding a dearth of enforcement.

However . . . 

This note tells us that the decision was made in collaboration with police . . . 

Jackson County Prosecutor announces charging decision regarding Bartrom homicide

The Jackson County Prosecutor’s has reviewed the fatal shooting of John Bartrom shortly after midnight on Jan. 7, 2024, near 63rd and Prospect Avenue, Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker announced today.

The homicide will be declined due to self-defense. Evidence showed the man who shot Bartrom fired a handgun after Bartrom struggled with the man and Bartrom tried to pull the man from his vehicle. Jackson County prosecutors came to this legal conclusion in consultation with police detectives.

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No charges will be filed in shooting death of Jericho Home Improvements founder John Bartrom

Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker said no charges will be filed because it is a case of self-defense.


Prosecutor won't press charges in Jericho Home founder's death

The Jackson County Prosecutor's Office said it won't press charges in the death of John Bartrom, founder of Jericho Home Improvements.


Self-defense used in shooting death of John Bartrom, owner of Jericho Home Improvements, prosecutor says

No charges will be filed against the man who shot and killed John Bartrom, who owned Jericho Home Improvements, Jackson County Prosecuting Attorney Jean Peters Baker said Friday.

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