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Southeast Man Charged in Infant Fatal Shooting

By Dustin Kopp|2018-03-19T14:41:08-05:00March 14, 2018 2:39 pm|Local News|0 Comments

CAPE GIRARDEAU, MO (KDKZ-TV) A southeast Missouri man has been charged for fatally shooting a 1-year old girl.

29-year-old Isaac Egbuka was charged Monday with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and domestic assault after the shooting early Monday in Cape Girardeau.

Police say Egbuka lived with his sister, who was babysitting the girl for a friend.

According to a probable cause statement, the woman told police Egbuka was intoxicated when they got into an argument while she was holding the baby.

The woman told officers she wasn’t aware her brother had a gun until she heard a gunshot and realized the baby was shot in the head. She said she believes her brother was trying to shoot her.

He is being held on $750,000 bond.

About the Author: Dustin Kopp

I joined News Channel 18 in May 2011 in the weather department as Chief Meteorologist. In January 2013, I assumed the roll of News Director. I started my career in 2003 in high school. I attended Farmington High School. While there, I was a student in Black Knight Television (BKTV), doing anything from camera work, to editing, producing and anchoring the weather. I attended Mineral Area College, University of Missouri – Columbia, Mississippi State University and Webster University. While attending college, I continued to help out with BKTV. In 2009, I interned at KOMU-TV, Columbia, Missouri’s NBC affiliate. I enjoy spending time with my wife, Danica and our daughters , Declynn and Danleigh. I can’t forget about our dog, Daisy. We rescued her in 2011. We also have a cat named Dolly. I am committed to giving you the most accurate information, whether it’s from my latest weather forecast, or a news story that could touch your heart. Contact me if you have any questions or a news idea.