Child Wounded as 40 Shots Fired into St. Joseph Duplex

A 10-year-old child was shot in the thigh while sleeping after their St. Joseph home was hit by a barrage of gunfire early Wednesday morning. Police recovered 40 shell casings from a mix of rifles and handguns at the scene on South 18th Street. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking for the public’s…

A 10-year-old child was shot in the thigh while sleeping after their St. Joseph home was hit by a barrage of gunfire early Wednesday morning. Police recovered 40 shell casings from a mix of rifles and handguns at the scene on South 18th Street. The investigation is ongoing, and authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying who is responsible for the shooting.

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