Arrest made in Belton Homicide Investigation

The Belton Police Department would like to thank the public and our citizens for your assistance in the Benjamin Friend Homicide investigation the past week. 

The Belton MO Police Department has made an arrest in the case. Tajudeen B. Osagie, "Harry Mack Jr", has been charged by the Cass County Prosecutor's office in relation to this investigation.

The homicide of a Mr. Friend occurred around 5:40pm on Tuesday 10/18/16 near Prospect Avenue and Missouri 150 Highway in Belton.

Detectives from the Belton Police Department says Mr. friend was shot and a red in color unknown make and model of car was reportedly seen fleeing the area short after the shooting.

Mid America Live News will update when further information is made available to us.