Teen certified as adult in Raytown shooting case

Teen certified as adult in Raytown shooting case

A Raytown teen is now certified to stand trial as an adult after a car theft attempt led to a shooting that left the victim blind.

Raytown Teen Charged After Car Theft Attempt Leaves Victim Blind

A 2025 attempt to steal a Dodge Charger in Raytown allegedly spiraled into a burst of gunfire that left the victim with catastrophic facial injuries and without both eyes. More than a year later, an 18-year-old Raytown man has been charged in the case, while two other suspects remain unidentified. Nathaniel L. Pearson faces first-degree assault, armed criminal action and attempted stealing of a motor vehicle in connection with the May 10, 2025, …