Charles Morris faces a felony assault charge after an alleged altercation outside a Liberty home with a victim over 60. Court documents, as described by KCTV, say the victim suffered injuries to his face and hands and was able to drive away.
Clay County sheriff's deputies were called to an assault outside a Liberty home, according to court documents cited by KCTV. The documents say the victim had asked Morris for help clearing storm debris before the alleged assault.
Argument Escalates Into Violence
The court-document account describes an argument between Morris and the victim. It says Morris allegedly threw an object at the victim's car as the victim drove away.
The account says the victim then got out of the car and Morris allegedly struck him, knocking him to the ground. The victim sustained injuries to his face and hands and later drove away.
Storm Reports and Cleanup Options
Separately, KMBC reported that the National Weather Service received reports of trees and power lines down in Liberty and other area communities, including Merriam, Parkville, Northmoor, Excelsior Springs, Buckner and Richmond. That report does not establish that the storm produced the debris involved in the court case.
The City of Liberty says its tree-limb disposal yard is available during the last few days of April and October and often after major storms; it accepts only tree limbs and does not allow commercial vehicles. The city's information does not establish that the yard was open for the storm involved in this case. Residents seeking weekly curbside yard-waste service must order it directly from Republic Services.
Felony Charge Tied to Victim's Age
Morris was later arrested and charged by the Clay County prosecutor with third-degree felony assault involving a special victim, according to KCTV's account of the court documents. The linked Missouri Revisor of Statutes page identifies an enactment effective July 1, 2027, so it does not establish which version applied at the time of the reported incident.
KCTV reports that Morris could face up to seven years in prison if convicted. The cited statute page does not verify the applicable penalty for this case.
