No Death Penalty in Fatal Shooting of Kansas Police Captain

Prosecutors announced Friday they will not pursue the death penalty for the man charged with capital murder in the death of 46-year-old Kansas City, KS, Captain Robert David Melton.

A man charged with fatally shooting a Kansas City, KS, police captain will not face the death penalty.

Capt. Robert David Melton Photo: Kansas City (KS) PDCapt. Robert David Melton Photo: Kansas City (KS) PD

Wyandotte County prosecutors announced Friday they will not pursue the death penalty for 22-year-old Jamaal Lewis, who pleaded not guilty. He is charged with capital murder in the death of 46-year-old Robert David Melton, reports the Associated Press.

Jamaal Lewis is charged with capital murder in the death of 46-year-old Robert David Melton. Photo: Wyandotte County Sheriff's OfficeJamaal Lewis is charged with capital murder in the death of 46-year-old Robert David Melton. Photo: Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office

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