Both men, Dominic Miller and Terry Young, were released from prison after brief stints in state custody because of time they ...

Some say that Missouri’s stand your ground law is fine, while others say that the law is written in ways that create chaos ...

"Plea deals like this undermine accountability," said Senate Majority Leader Tony Luetkemeyer, a Parkville Republican.

Why no trial?: Prosecutors cited Missouri’s self-defense law as a barrier to securing murder convictions, opting for plea deals instead. Law under scrutiny: Experts and lawmakers disagree on whether ...

Police have not yet detailed what may have sparked the gunfire.