Murder attempt alleged in Overland Park shooting

A 20-year-old Kansas City, Kan., man has been charged with attempted murder for a shooting at an Overland Park apartment complex.

Verlee Jefferson was arrested Friday and booked into the Johnson County Jail on a charge of attempted first-degree murder. His bond is set at $500,000, according to jail records.

Overland Park police said the shooting occurred early in the morning of July 5 at a complex near Interstate 35 and Antioch Road.

The victim’s injuries were not life-threatening, police said.

Jefferson’s first court appearance is scheduled for Monday in Johnson County District Court.

Tony Rizzo, trizzo@kcstar.com

This story was originally published July 11, 2014 at 4:07 PM with the headline "Murder attempt alleged in Overland Park shooting."