# Man shoots girlfriend in hospital room, claims cameras will tell whole story

> Missouri man charged with killing girlfriend after she visited him in hospital, says security cameras will reveal truth.
- Title: Man shoots girlfriend in hospital room, claims cameras will…
- Summary: Missouri man charged with killing girlfriend after she visited him in hospital, says security cameras will reveal truth. James Lawson, 39, is charged with…
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- Source: Law & Crime — https://lawandcrime.com/crime/man-shoots-girlfriend-visiting-him-in-the-hospital-tells-cops-that-the-cameras-say-it-all-police
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- Topics: james lawson, jessica cyrus, centerpoint hospital, independence mo, second degree murder, hospital room shooting, security cameras, police investigation, crime, news
## James Lawson charged with murder
James F. Lawson, 39, is charged with second-degree murder in the death of Jessica Cyrus.
## Jessica Cyrus found dead
Cyrus was found shot to death in Lawson's hospital room on Thursday.
## Lawson missing after shooting
Lawson reportedly left the hospital and was missing after police responded to Centerpoint Hospital at around 9:30 a.m.
## Shooting occurred early Thursday
Officials believe the shooting occurred shortly after 1:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 22.
## Cyrus found in hospital room
Cyrus was found dead from a single gunshot wound to the chest in a reclining chair in Lawson's hospital room.
## Lawson found at shopping center
Lawson was later found at a nearby shopping center, officials say.
## Hospital surveillance video
Hospital surveillance video captured the moments leading up to the shooting.
## Lawson enters room at 1:37 a.m.
At approximately 1:37 a.m., Lawson is allegedly seen on video entering his room and shutting the door.
## Lawson faces victim in wheelchair
Seconds later, the door swung back open, and video shows Lawson in his wheelchair facing the victim who appeared to be struggling to breathe.
## Lawson's cryptic remarks
Lawson made cryptic remarks during questioning, telling investigators, 'Maybe if you guys got cameras you seen … what happened'.

> Maybe if you guys got cameras you seen … what happened
## Lawson claims cameras tell whole story
The cameras say it all, Lawson allegedly told investigators.

> The cameras say it all
## Lawson's medical condition
Lawson uses a motorized wheelchair and reportedly had a severe urinary tract infection causing delirium.
## Lawson's memory confusion
Lawson allegedly said his memory of the events was 'fuzzy' due to medication and a severe urinary tract infection.

> fuzzy
## Lawson's gun found
Officers found a holster, a box of 9 mm Magtech ammunition and a loose 9 mm round hidden in a compartment beneath the seat of the motorized wheelchair.
## Lawson's gun history
Lawson allegedly told police the ammunition had been under his seat for a long time and he intended to resell it.
## Lawson's bond
Lawson is in custody at the Jackson County Detention Center on a $250,000 cash-only bond.
## Lawson's criminal history
Lawson has a lengthy criminal history, including a 2008 felony conviction for escaping from custody.
## Key takeaway

James Lawson, 39, is charged with second-degree murder after allegedly shooting Jessica Cyrus in hospital room while she visited him, claiming security cameras will show what happened.