Death investigation underway in Webb City
The following news release comes from Chief Don Melton of the Webb City Police Department:
On Sunday, April 9, 2023, at 03:22 hours, officers with the Webb City Police Department were called to the 1000 block of West First Street in Webb City in reference to a disturbance.
Upon their arrival, officers found a 39-year-old Hispanic female from Joplin unresponsive.
Officers began CPR until EMS arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she was pronounced deceased.
Due to the apparent manner of death, we are investigating this as a homicide.
An autopsy has been scheduled for Tuesday, April 11th. Additional victim information will be released upon notification of next of kin.
Investigators from the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control are on scene assisting our Detectives with this investigation.
We believe this to be an isolated incident and that the victim was targeted.
It is still early in our investigation and will be releasing information as it becomes appropriate.