The Kansas City Police Department is actively searching for De’Airis Poindexter, a 34-year-old man who remains at large with an active Jackson County warrant for murder. Poindexter is wanted in connection with the fatal shooting of Michelle Donato, a 26-year-old mother of six, which occurred on November 25, 2024, at the West Bluff Townhomes in Kansas City. According to court records, Poindexter was formally charged in April 2026 with second-degree murder, second-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, and three counts of armed criminal action. The incident began as an argument that escalated into a physical fight outside the apartment complex. Police responded shortly after 8:20 p.m. that night and discovered two women who had been shot in a car; they were en route to the hospital when officers arrived. Michelle Donato succumbed to her injuries, while her mother survived the attack. A probable cause statement indicates that a witness identified Poindexter as the individual who fired several shots before fleeing the scene in a Dodge Durango. Forensic testing has linked Poindexter to the crime scene, with DNA collected from shell casings matching his profile. Investigators believe the firearm used in the shooting was the same one Poindexter possessed. Law enforcement emphasizes that Poindexter is considered dangerous and urges the public to notify authorities immediately if they see him, advising against approaching the suspect. Anonymous tips can be submitted to the TIPS Hotline at 816-474-TIPS. While the allegations in court records have not yet been proven in a court of law, the active warrant and forensic evidence underscore the urgency of the manhunt. The Kansas City Police Department continues to seek the public's assistance in locating Poindexter to bring him to justice for the tragic loss of Michelle Donato.