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Teen Girl Fatally Shot, Three Juveniles Arrested
16 Jul
Summary
- 16-year-old girl was found dead from a gunshot wound at her Missouri home.
- Three juveniles were arrested and charged in connection with the shooting.
- A fundraiser was created to help the victim's family cover memorial expenses.
A 16-year-old girl, identified as Gabbriana Boyster, was found dead in her Missouri home on the afternoon of Saturday, July 11. Deputies discovered she had suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head. Investigators believe the incident occurred the preceding day, with her body left undiscovered for hours.
Authorities subsequently apprehended three juveniles who were present at the time of the shooting. All three face charges of abandonment of a corpse. One of the juveniles has additional charges including involuntary manslaughter, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action.
The juvenile facing the most severe charges remains in the custody of the Jefferson County Juvenile Office, while the other two have been released. In response to the tragedy, a GoFundMe campaign was initiated to assist Boyster's family with funeral and memorial expenses, having raised nearly its $20,000 target as of July 16.
