Crime
Kansas City Man Charged with Triple Homicide and Animal Abuse Following Domestic Dispute
KANSAS CITY, MO — Armando Navarro, 50, has been charged with the shooting deaths of three women and a dog, along with the attempted murder of a surviving family member, following a violent domestic incident early Sunday, February 2, 2025, according to court documents filed by the Platte County Prosecutor’s Office.
Officers with the Kansas City Police Department (KCPD) responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in the 4100 block of NW 65th Street around 12:40 a.m.
The emergency call came from a neighbor who reported that a distressed woman had knocked on her door, claiming she had been shot at.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a harrowing scene inside the home:
- Three women were found deceased from apparent gunshot wounds.
- A dog had also been fatally shot.
- A surviving victim, whose identity has not been publicly released, managed to escape and alert neighbors.
The deceased have been identified as:
- Hailey Hopcus, 24
- Jodie Hopcus, 49
- Sherri Duncan, 73
The victims were related as granddaughter, mother, and grandmother, respectively. The surviving victim is Hailey’s sister, Jodie’s daughter, and Duncan’s granddaughter.
According to the surviving victim’s account, the tragic events unfolded following an argument between her mother, Jodie Hopcus, and Jodie’s boyfriend, Armando Navarro.
The couple had a history of frequent disputes, and on the night of the shooting, the argument escalated significantly.
As the surviving victim prepared for bed, she overheard the heated exchange. Navarro was reportedly pleading to stay, claiming he had nowhere else to go, while Jodie insisted he leave.
The situation took a deadly turn when Navarro, instead of gathering his belongings as the family believed, retrieved a small handgun and began shooting.
- Jodie Hopcus was initially shot in the arm while trying to protect her daughter.
- When Navarro ran out of ammunition, he grabbed a kitchen knife and later armed himself with a larger firearm, which he momentarily held under his chin as if contemplating suicide.
- Despite Jodie’s efforts to shield her daughter, Navarro shot her in the head when she attempted to escape.
- Sherri Duncan, the family’s matriarch, was already motionless on the floor by this point.
The surviving victim narrowly escaped after Navarro fired at her, with a bullet grazing her hair.
She sought refuge at a neighboring residence, where she heard Navarro calling her name before he fled the scene in a white 2020 Ford Expedition registered to one of the victims.
Navarro was later apprehended in Abilene, Kansas, by the Dickinson County Sheriff’s Department and the Kansas Highway Patrol.
His capture came after his son contacted authorities around 2:00 a.m., reporting that Navarro had called him, stating he had “killed them all.”
Navarro is currently being held in the Dickinson County Jail and faces multiple charges, including:
- 3 counts of First-Degree Murder (Felony)
- 4 counts of Armed Criminal Action (Felony)
- 1 count of First-Degree Assault (Felony)
- 1 count of Animal Abuse (Misdemeanor)
His initial court appearance has not yet been scheduled.
Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident. The Missouri Bureau of Investigation (MBI) is assisting with forensic analysis and evidence collection.
Anyone with additional information is urged to contact the Kansas City Police Department or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers at (816) 474-TIPS.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. — Authorities have identified two victims killed during an active shooter incident at Cedar Creek Marina in Mt. Juliet late Friday night.
The suspect, identified as Gary Haley, a convicted felon with an extensive criminal history, is deceased following an officer-involved shooting, officials confirmed.
Mount Juliet Police officers were dispatched at approximately 9:30 p.m. Friday to the Cedar Creek Marina, located in the 9000 block of Saundersville Road, after receiving reports of a man threatening another individual on the docks.
Due to the active shooter report, a shelter-in-place order was issued for the surrounding area as a precaution.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound.
The victim was later identified as Robby Brogdon, who was transported to a local hospital for emergency medical treatment.
Despite life-saving efforts, Brogdon later succumbed to his injuries.
Investigators determined that the suspected shooter had retreated to a boat within the marina and had barricaded himself inside.
The standoff continued for several hours as officers secured the scene and attempted to resolve the situation safely.
At approximately 1:00 a.m. Saturday, the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) reported that the suspect engaged responding officers and fired shots at them under circumstances that remain under investigation. Officers returned fire.
The suspect, Gary Haley, was later found deceased aboard the vessel.
During the course of the response, officers also discovered a second adult male victim, Nathan Jones, who had been shot by the suspect.
Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
No law enforcement officers were injured during the incident.
The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation has assumed responsibility for the investigation, which includes a homicide, an attempted homicide, and an officer-involved shooting.
TBI agents are actively conducting interviews, collecting evidence, and working to establish a comprehensive timeline of events.
Upon completion of the investigation, findings will be submitted to 15th Judicial District Attorney General Jason Lawson for review.
Authorities stated that additional information will be released as it becomes available.