Executive Summary
- A Cole County grand jury indicted Malcolm M. Miles on charges including Second Degree Murder.
- The charges stem from a fatal shooting on January 9 in the 800 block of Mulberry Street.
- Miles turned himself in to Jefferson City police on January 13.
- The defendant is currently held at the Cole County Jail without bond.
A Cole County grand jury has indicted a 29-year-old man on charges of second-degree murder and multiple weapons offenses following a fatal shooting in Jefferson City earlier this year. The indictment, handed down on Tuesday, formally charges Malcolm M. Miles in connection with the death of a 39-year-old man in January.
According to the Jefferson City Police Department, officers responded to a report of gunfire in the 800 block of Mulberry Street at approximately 4:08 p.m. on Friday, January 9. Upon arrival, law enforcement personnel discovered the victim, who had sustained fatal gunshot wounds. Witnesses at the scene described the incident to investigators as the result of an altercation.
Police reports indicate that Miles surrendered to authorities at the Jefferson City Police Department on January 13. Following the grand jury’s review of the evidence, Miles now faces charges of Second Degree Murder, Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm, and two counts of Armed Criminal Action. Authorities confirmed that Miles is currently being held in the Cole County Jail without bond.
Judicial Proceedings
The return of an indictment signifies that the grand jury found sufficient evidence to proceed with a criminal trial, moving the case from police investigation to the courts. The inclusion of Armed Criminal Action charges creates a significant legal tier, as these counts often carry separate sentencing guidelines consecutive to the primary offense under Missouri law. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
