Man accused of shooting girlfriend to death in Independence

INDEPENDENCE. Mo. (AP) – A 26-year-old Independence man has been charged with killing his girlfriend during an argument last year.

Brandon McDaniel was charged Friday with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of Oriana Starr.

She was found shot to death in her apartment in December.

McDaniel fled but was arrested in Arkansas in January.

The Jackson County’s Prosecutor’s office said McDaniel’s mother reported to police that her son shot his girlfriend. She told police McDaniel claimed the shooting was in self-defense after she wrapped a cord around his neck during a fight.

Prosecutors requested a $250,000 bond.