Kansas City Woman Charged with Shooting Ex-Boyfriend After Alleged Setup
They were ‘set up’ by ex-girlfriend before Northland shooting, KC couple says
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Jolie S. Koop, a 21-year-old from Kansas City, faces serious charges after allegedly shooting her ex-boyfriend in a planned attack. The incident occurred in Northland, where Koop and her mother reportedly set up a confrontation by faking a tow call to lure the couple before the shooting.
- 01Jolie S. Koop is charged with first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon.
- 02The incident involved a premeditated setup to confront her ex-boyfriend.
- 03Koop's mother allegedly damaged the victim's car with a bat before the shooting.
- 04Surveillance footage corroborates parts of the victims' account of the incident.
- 05This is not the first incident involving Koop and her ex-boyfriend; she was previously charged with domestic assault.
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Jolie S. Koop, a 21-year-old woman from Kansas City, North, has been charged with first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon following a shooting incident involving her ex-boyfriend. The shooting occurred in Northland, Kansas City, after Koop and her mother allegedly orchestrated a setup to confront the couple. According to court documents, the couple had just left the Clay County Courthouse after seeking an order of protection against Koop when they received a call about the towing of their car. As they drove to a relative's house, they noticed Koop following them. The situation escalated when Koop's mother smashed the rear window of the victim's car with a bat. When the boyfriend approached, armed with a knife, Koop allegedly shot him in the chest. Surveillance footage from nearby establishments supports the victims' account of the events. Koop was arrested shortly after the shooting and is being held on a $150,000 bond due to concerns over public safety and flight risk. This incident marks a troubling pattern, as Koop had previously faced charges related to domestic violence against the same ex-boyfriend.
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The shooting raises concerns about domestic violence and public safety in the community.
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