Police shot a woman who then turned a gun on herself Friday morning in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood. Mitch McCoy, a department spokesperson, said a female died at the scene at West Iowa and North Gasconade avenues. McCoy said she had been armed with a weapon, but he did not elaborate.
Police shot a woman who then turned a gun on herself Friday morning in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood. Mitch McCoy, a department spokesperson, said a female died at the scene at West Iowa and North Gasconade avenues. McCoy said she had been armed with a weapon, but he did not elaborate.
An undated picture of Janita Vance
Courtesy of Max SchoeningBody camera video provided by the attorney of a mother suing after police shot her daughter shows the shooting as well as his description of the events. This video has been edited for length, but not language. Viewer discretion is advised.
Janita Vance and her mother Nichola Cannon
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Police shot a woman who then turned a gun on herself Friday morning in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood. Mitch McCoy, a department spokesperson, said a female died at the scene at West Iowa and North Gasconade avenues. McCoy said she had been armed with a weapon, but he did not elaborate.
Police shot a woman who then turned a gun on herself Friday morning in the city's Dutchtown neighborhood. Mitch McCoy, a department spokesperson, said a female died at the scene at West Iowa and North Gasconade avenues. McCoy said she had been armed with a weapon, but he did not elaborate.
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