NewsDecember 7, 2019
Friends and family of Madison Robinson, a 15-year-old who was shot and killed in August, demonstrated in front of the Cape Girardeau city courthouse and police station Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, to call on the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's office to bring charges against a suspect in the case. In the hours after the shooting, police arrested Isaiah M. Lane, 29, and charged him with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon by shooting at a home and possession of a firearm by a felon. Last month, Cape Girardeau County assistant prosecutor Angel Woodruff dropped the charges due to "a lack of witness cooperation," according to previous reporting by the Southeast Missourian. Police said Saturday the case was still under investigation and progress is being made.
Martez Johnson distributes yellow balloons to demonstrators during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau. Johnson, who is Robinson's aunt, raised the teen from birth.
Martez Johnson distributes yellow balloons to demonstrators during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau. Johnson, who is Robinson's aunt, raised the teen from birth.
Brianna Venson carries a sign during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Brianna Venson carries a sign during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Martez Johnson, who raised Madison Robinson, begins to cry while addressing demonstrators and is comforted by Robinson's aunt, Yameka Robinson, far left, during demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Martez Johnson, who raised Madison Robinson, begins to cry while addressing demonstrators and is comforted by Robinson's aunt, Yameka Robinson, far left, during demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Friends of Madison Robinson Amaya and Brianna Venson hold back tears during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Friends of Madison Robinson Amaya and Brianna Venson hold back tears during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Randi Jones is seen with yellow highlights braided into her hair in honor of Madison Robinson during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Randi Jones is seen with yellow highlights braided into her hair in honor of Madison Robinson during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Willie Washington hugs friends during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Willie Washington hugs friends during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Martez Johnson, right, arranges memorial t-shirts paying homage to the niece she raised from birth, Madison Robinson, during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Martez Johnson, right, arranges memorial t-shirts paying homage to the niece she raised from birth, Madison Robinson, during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Yameka Robinson distributes yellow balloons during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Yameka Robinson distributes yellow balloons during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Yellow memorial balloons are released during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
Yellow memorial balloons are released during a demonstration expressing disappointment in Cape Girardeau County prosecuting attorney's office for dropping charges against a suspect in the August shooting death of 15-year-old Madison Robinson Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, outside the Cape Girardeau City Courthouse in Cape Girardeau.
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Friends and family of Madison Robinson, a 15-year-old who was shot and killed in August, demonstrated in front of the Cape Girardeau city courthouse and police station Saturday, Dec. 7, 2019, to call on the Cape Girardeau County Prosecuting Attorney's office to bring charges against a suspect in the case. In the hours after the shooting, police arrested Isaiah M. Lane, 29, and charged him with one count of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon by shooting at a home and possession of a firearm by a felon. Last month, Cape Girardeau County assistant prosecutor Angel Woodruff dropped the charges due to "a lack of witness cooperation," according to previous reporting by the Southeast Missourian. Police said Saturday the case was still under investigation and progress is being made.

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