Woman killed in Brittany Village shooting

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- A woman was shot, leading to fatal injuries in a weekend shooting at Brittany Village Apartments.

According to the St. Joseph Police Department, the shooting occurred around 10:40 a.m. on Sunday, Oct. 18.

Officers responded to a report of a person needing medical attention. The incident was later determined to be a shooting.

The victim, an 18-to 20-year-old woman, was located inside one of the apartments, transported to Mosaic Life Care with life-threatening injuries and was later pronounced dead.

SJPD said detectives are investigating and following up on leads, and no additional information is being released at this time.

Anyone with information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the St. Joseph Police Department at 816-271-4777 or submit an anonymous tip through the TIPS Hotline at 816-238-TIPS (8477).