Accused killer of MSSU coach to be freed on bond

Jasper County Circuit Court Judge Gayle Crane approved a code bond this morning for the accused killer of Missouri Southern State University offensive line coach Derek Moore.

Online Jasper County Circuit Court records indicate Jeffrey Bruner, 40, will have to meet the following conditions while he awaits trial or he will be returned to jail:

-He has to live with his parents, Don and Judy Bruner in Greene County.

-He cannot enter the campus of Missouri Southern State University

-He cannot be in Jasper County without prior court approval, unless it is for a court date

-He must have no contact with his estranged wife, Dawn Bruner.

-He must have no contact with Derek Moore's family.

-He must not leave Greene County, except for court appearances or to meet with his lawyer, Ross Rhoades of Neosho, and he must have his parents with him for those trips.

The next hearing in the case, for pre-trial motions, is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, August. 4. Bruner's trial is set for Tuesday, January 20, 2015.

The murder of Derek Moore was detailed in a Joplin Police Department news release issued November 4:

On November 1, 2013 at approximately 9:50PM, officers with the Joplin Police Department responded to the Northstar 14 Movie Theatres for reports of shots fired. An officer with the Duquesne Police Department arrived on scene at approximately 9:51PM and the suspect was taken into custody at 9:52PM.

The victim was transported by EMS to a local hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries. It is believed at this time that this was not a random act. As of this time, we have not been made aware of any other injuries that were a result of the shooting.

An autopsy was completed on Mr. Moore in Kansas City on November 3, 2013. Results of the autopsy revealed that Mr. Moore died as a result of several gunshot wounds to his body.

It has been determined that the suspect in the shooting, Jeffery Bruner, was currently separated from his wife. Mr. Bruner confronted his estranged wife, as well as Mr. Moore in the parking lot of the movie theatre. Mr. Bruner then shot Mr. Moore. Mr. Moore fell to the ground and witnesses stated that Mr. Bruner fired more rounds after Mr. Moore was on the ground. Mr. Bruner then went to his vehicle where he placed his firearm. Witnesses in the area helped detain Mr. Bruner until law enforcement arrived and was able to take him into custody without incident.