Makia Shimer/Credit: Buchanan Co Sheriff's Office

 

(KNZA)--A St. Joseph woman is facing charges in connection with a shooting that injured a juvenile earlier this week in St. Joseph.

Twenty-two-year-old Makia Shimer is in custody and charged with felony unlawful use of a weapon—specifically, shooting at or from a moving vehicle.

According to the St. Joseph Police Department, officers responded around 6 p.m. March 31st to the area of South 18th and Charles Streets following reports of gunfire after a possible fight.

A male juvenile bystander was injured and taken to Mosaic Life Care for treatment. Authorities say his injuries were minor, and he has since been released.

Police Chief Paul Luster called the incident, quote, “an outrage that strikes at the heart of our community,” adding that the arrest followed relentless work by officers and cooperation from the public.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no additional information is being released at this time.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the St. Joseph Police Department or submit an anonymous tip through the TIPS Hotline.