Degahson is accused of shooting Moore multiple times Aug. 21, 2019, at a home in the 100 block of Bassett Drive in Springfield.
Springfield Police Lt. Lou Turner said at the time that Degahson and Moore were acquaintances, and that they had gotten into an argument that turned physical.
Degahson then went inside the house grabbed a gun and shot Moore, he said.
“Degahson admitted to shooting Moore multiple times. Subsequent investigation determined that Degahson purposefully shot Moore,” according to an affidavit filed in the case.
Moore died of his injuries at Springfield Regional Medical Center.
A sentencing date has not yet been scheduled.
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