Suspect charged with felonies in downtown Moberly shooting; victim dies

The man who was shot in the head in downtown Moberly last week has died.

Police said Monday Mitchell Nickerson, 49, of Moberly passed away at the hospital. Prosecutors charged Jerry Fitzwater, 79, with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. It’s possible that Fitzwater could soon be charged with murder, too.

Investigators say Fitzwater admitted to shooting Nickerson in the head on East Burkhart Street last Thursday night.