Jefferson City Man Faces Two Felonies for Allegedly Choking 13-Year-Old
News Context
At a glance
- A 51-year-old Jefferson City man has been charged with two felonies following an incident involving a 13-year-old child.
- Deshun Moore faces charges of first-degree child endangerment and second-degree domestic assault.
- According to reporting from the News Tribune, the incident took place at a home located on Gray Fox Terrace.
A 51-year-old Jefferson City man has been charged with two felonies following an incident involving a 13-year-old child.
Deshun Moore faces charges of first-degree child endangerment and second-degree domestic assault. The charges stem from an incident that occurred on the night of April 9, 2026.
According to reporting from the News Tribune, the incident took place at a home located on Gray Fox Terrace. Authorities indicate that Moore and the child became involved in an argument regarding the child’s slipping grades.
During the encounter, Moore allegedly choked the 13-year-old. Due to the nature of the charges, Moore faces a potential prison sentence of up to 14 years between the two felony counts.