The St. Joseph Police Department said there is still a lot of work that needs to be done in the investigation of the fatal shooting of a teen last week in midtown.
As we previously reported, 18-year-old Skylar Powell was found dead Wednesday morning in a parking lot near 22nd and Frederick. Thursday police took two men ages 19 and 20 into custody. Capt. Jeff Wilson said the two have since been released pending further investigation.
“Still a lot of work being done on that case,” Capt. Wilson said. “Leads are still being worked by detectives. As soon as the investigation allows a case will be submitted for charges.”
Wilson said the time frame on when charges could be submitted is difficult to speculate on.
Anyone with information on the case is asked to call the tips hotline at (816) 238-TIPS.