A release from the St. Joseph Police Department says officers responded to Brittany Village Apartments Sunday morning around 10:40, initially for a report of someone needing medical attention.
Officers discovered a female shooting victim, believed to be between 18 and 20 years old, inside one of the apartments.
The victim was transported to Mosaic Life Care with life-threatening injuries, where she was later pronounced dead.
Police say detectives are following up on leads, but no additional details are being released at this time.
Anyone with information is asked to contact St. Joseph Police at 816-271-4777, or anonymously through their TIPS Hotline.
