Oct 28, 2024

St. Joseph shooting victim identified; two others critically wounded

Posted Oct 28, 2024 6:30 PM

By BRENT MARTIN

St. Joseph Post

A 30-year-old St. Joseph resident has been shot and killed while two others suffered critical wounds in a Sunday shooting at a residence in the 2200 block of South 14th Street.

The St. Joseph Police Department reports Melchizedek Fitzgerald died in the shooting at his residence, 2218 S. 14th Street.

A 20-year-old from Johnson County, Kansas is being treated in Kansas City, now listed in critical condition. A 20-year-old Atchison, Kansas man is being treated in St. Joseph, listed in critical, but stable condition.

Police arrived at the residence shortly before three o’clock Sunday afternoon and found Fitzgerald dead at the scene.

The investigation continues.

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