Savannah Native Rhegan Spiegel, 28, Identified as Victim in Kansas City Homicide

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A 28-year-old woman originally from Savannah, Missouri, has been identified as the victim of a fatal shooting in Kansas City on Sunday night, October 18.

The Kansas City, Missouri, Police Department identified the victim as Rhegan Spiegel, who died after being found suffering from a gunshot wound in the 1200 block of East 42nd Street.

According to police, officers were dispatched to the area following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, they discovered Spiegel lying in the street with a gunshot wound.

Officers immediately began lifesaving efforts as Kansas City Fire Department emergency medical personnel arrived at the scene.

Spiegel was transported to a nearby hospital, where she was pronounced dead a short time later.

The circumstances surrounding the shooting remain unclear. Authorities have not released information about a possible suspect, motive or arrests in connection with the incident.

Spiegel's connection to Savannah brings the tragedy close to home for residents of Northwest Missouri.

The investigation remains ongoing. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.

St. Joseph Community Alert will continue following this case and provide updates as authorities release new details.