Jul 02, 2026

St. Joseph Police investigating fatal shooting

Posted Jul 02, 2026 3:51 PM

By MATT PIKE

The St. Joseph Police Department is investigating a shooting that resulted in a death eartly this morning in the 2900 block of Penn Street.

St. Joseph Police report that just before 1am this morning, officers with the responded to the 2900 block of Penn Street for a report of a shooting.  A male sustained life-threatening injuries and was transported to Mosaic Life Care for treatment.  He was later pronounced deceased due to his injuries.

No other injuries have been reported.  As of this time, no arrests have been made.

This incident remains under investigation. 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).

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