Dakota Sweeney Charged in Shooting Death of Gayle Wilson

Dakota Sweeney, a 28-year-old resident of Carrollton, Missouri, was arrested at the scene and charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of 75-year-old Gayle R. Wilson on April 22.

Carroll County authorities responded to reports of a shooting at a residence in the 100 block of West 14th Street around 10:25 p.m. Officers found Wilson dead inside the home. Sweeney remained at the location, where a witness identified as Wilson's husband, Roger Wilson, reported observing the incident. According to the probable cause statement, Sweeney and Wilson had argued earlier that evening over Sweeney not helping with household chores. The witness stated that Sweeney then sat quietly on a couch next to Wilson for about 30 minutes before shooting her in the head with a handgun without warning. Officers located a holster on Sweeney during his arrest, which occurred without incident.

Sweeney, who is being held without bond, made an initial court appearance on April 24, where he pleaded not guilty and was assigned a public defender. His bond hearing is scheduled for May 6.

Gayle Wilson, born August 3, 1950, in Carroll County, shared a 50-year marriage with...