ST. LOUIS ( KMOV /Gray News) – A man in Missouri was charged Sunday with first-degree murder for his roommate’s death.

St. Louis City prosecutors said 54-year-old Marvin Byrd was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm and resisting arrest for a felony.

Byrd allegedly killed his roommate after they both went to watch a college football game in a small gathering, according to court records.

The 54-year-old became agitated with his roommate for not bringing household items and drugs to the event.

Police said Byrd then shot his roommate on the street and waited for officers to arrive on the scene.

When arrested, Byrd said his roommate was being verbally “reckless” and this had been “an accident.”

Officers said Byrd told them the shooti

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