Hillcrest Transitional House has released a statement regarding a shooting incident that took place Tuesday near the Hillcrest Transitional Housing Apartment Complex at 3000 Parkway A.

The statement said that upon investigation, law enforcement determined that the parties involved in the incident were in no way related to the residents or staff at Hillcrest Transitional Housing.

It also said the criminal activity was performed in the alley that is located on the property of Hillcrest, a local non-profit agency that helps the homeless of the community to regain self-sufficiency through a strict and accountability driven 90-day program.

“I thank God that none of our residents or staff were hurt,” said Shannen White, Affiliate Director of Hillcrest Transitional Housing of Buchanan County. “They are shaken up, but no one is hurt from Hillcrest.”

The police are still investigating the situation. White said Hillcrest does not have any information about the victim, the motive behind the incident or why it happened on Hillcrest property. The whole Hillcrest community continues to pray for the victim and other parties involved.

She adds that the goal of Hillcrest is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for the families and individuals that come through the program. Anyone with information about the incident is asked to contact the St. Joseph Police Department.