Area authorities are investigating circumstances surrounding the death of a woman.
According to a release from Pettis County Sheriff Kevin Bond, Pettis County Sheriff’s detectives and the Pettis County coroner are conducting an investigation surrounding the death of a Sedalia woman that occurred at a residence just north of Sedalia’s western city limits on Tuesday, January 9.
Deputies were dispatched at 8:26 p.m. to a report of gunshots being heard in the vicinity of the Western View Estates Trailer Park on Oak Grove Lane. Deputies reportedly arrived within minutes and checked the area but were unable to locate any suspicious activity.
Nearly two hours later– at 10:18 p.m.– a call was received of a person with gunshot wounds at a residence in the trailer park.
Deputies were assisted at the scene by personnel from the Pettis County Ambulance District and a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper.
Deputies worked throughout the night and remain on the scene this morning as the investigation continues.
The name of the victim has not been released by authorities.
Persons with information on this case or any other criminal matter are urged to call Pettis County Crime Stoppers at (660) 827-TIPS (8477). A reward of up to $1,000 is available for information leading to an arrest. You also may submit tips anonymously at http://citizen-prod-elb.nixle.com/tip/pettis-county-sheriffs-office.
KMMO News will update this story as more information becomes available.