Reports of Possible Drive-By Shooting Surface Near 24th and Mitchell in St. Joseph

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. — Reports are circulating on social media following what neighbors say may have been a drive-by shooting in the area of 24th Street and Mitchell Avenue around 3 a.m. Monday morning.

According to a Facebook post shared by a local resident, a vehicle parked in the neighborhood was reportedly struck by gunfire during the incident. At this time, no injuries have been reported, and official details have not been released by law enforcement.

St. Joseph Community Alert has not independently confirmed the information, and the circumstances surrounding the reported shooting remain unclear. We will update this story if the St. Joseph Police Department releases additional information.

Violence Continues to Concern Residents

Whether this incident is confirmed as a drive-by shooting or another firearm-related crime, it comes as many St. Joseph residents continue to express growing concern about the number of shootings and violent incidents occurring across the city in recent months.

Police have investigated several shootings this year, including incidents that have left people seriously injured or dead, along with multiple reports of shots fired in residential neighborhoods.

Recent investigations have included shootings on Penn Street, St. Joseph Avenue, Locust Street, and near 24th and Charles, highlighting an ongoing challenge for both law enforcement and the community.

While violent crime remains concentrated in certain areas, many residents say the increasing frequency of gunfire reports has left neighborhoods on edge.

Families are increasingly concerned about children playing outside, late-night activity, and the possibility of innocent people becoming victims of stray bullets.

Investigation Ongoing

As of publication, there has been no official confirmation from the St. Joseph Police Department regarding the reported incident near 24th and Mitchell.

If you live in the area and have photos, video, or firsthand information that can help verify what happened, you can send it to St. Joseph Community Alert.

Any information provided should be accurate and shared responsibly.

This is a developing story and will be updated as more information becomes available.