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SJPD investigating two weekend shootings

St. Joseph Police are investigating after two separate shootings took place during the weekend.

According to Capt. Jeff Wilson with the police department, shortly after 11:30 p.m. Friday, officers responded to the area of 900 South 15th St. in reference to a shooting. Officers found an 18-year-old with a gunshot wound to his neck area. He was transported to the hospital with a life-threatening injury. The investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made yet.

Shortly after 2 p.m. Saturday, officers responded to 16th and Faraon St. in reference to shots fired. Officers were redirected to the area of 200 South 15th St. where there was a 20-year-old woman with an apparent gunshot wound to her hand. She was transported to the hospital for treatment of a non-life threatening injury. No arrests have been made in relation to the incident.

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