Police called to victim's house hours before shooting

Less, than 12 hours before a fatal Friday morning shooting in Cape Girardeau, police were called to the same address because of a report of property damage.

An altercation occurred between the victim and people that came to the residence, but police have not yet determined whether the two incidents are connected.

Some windows at the house were broken during the disturbance, said Cape Girardeau Police Sgt. Barry Hovis.

The Cape Girardeau County-Bollinger County Major Case Squad responded Friday morning to the scene of the deadly shooting at 1523 N. Spanish St., around 5:20 a.m., and found that a 20-year-old woman had been shot.

The victim was transported to a local hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

She lived at the address, according to Hovis, spokesman for the police department.

Authorities have not released the name of the victim pending notification of all family members.

Anyone with information is encouraged to call CrimeStoppers of Southeast Missouri at 332-0500.