Northwoods, MO – A woman was fatally shot Sunday evening in a Northwoods neighborhood, prompting an active homicide investigation by St. Louis County authorities.
According to the St. Louis County Police Department, officers responded around 5:30 p.m. Sunday to a call for service reporting a shooting in the 6900 block of Pine Ridge Drive. When officers arrived, they located an adult female suffering from life-threatening gunshot injuries. She was transported to a nearby hospital for treatment but was later pronounced deceased.
Investigators with the department’s Bureau of Crimes Against Persons have since assumed responsibility for the case. Police said the circumstances surrounding the shooting remain under investigation, and details about what allegedly led up to the incident have not yet been released.
Authorities confirmed that no suspects are currently in custody as of Monday, and it remains unclear whether the shooting was targeted or if any individuals were known to the victim. Detectives are continuing to gather evidence and interview potential witnesses to determine what allegedly occurred.
The Northwoods Police Department initially responded to the scene before requesting assistance from county investigators. Officials emphasized that this is an active and ongoing investigation, and information may evolve as new details are uncovered.
Anyone with information related to the case is urged to contact the St. Louis County Police Department at 636-529-8210. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through CrimeStoppers at 1-866-371-TIPS (8477), where callers may be eligible for a reward.
Authorities have not yet released the identity of the victim pending notification of family members.
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