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16-year-old girl found shot in the head at rural home, 3 juveniles charged
Summary by The Midland Editorial Desk KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The victim's body was found in a rural home near Hillsboro, which is located about 45 minutes southwest of St.
A shooting incident in Missouri has resulted in the death of a 16-year-old girl. The victim's body was found in a rural home near Hillsboro, which is located about 45 minutes southwest of St. Louis.
The investigation into the incident is ongoing, and it is believed that the shooting occurred on a Friday evening. Three juvenile suspects have been charged in connection with the incident, although their names have not been released. Further details about the incident and the charges against the suspects are available from the source.
The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is handling the investigation and has released some information about the charges, which include involuntary manslaughter and abandonment of a corpse.
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Category: local Published: July 14, 2026 Source: KOSA CBS7 / First Alert 7 (Permian Basin CBS) Reading time: 1 min
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