Tragedy struck The Ville yesterday, when a 24-year-old woman was the victim of a fatal shooting. Officers received a call at approximately 7:33 p.m., which brought them to the 4400 block of Maffitt Avenue. Upon arrival, they discovered Jorre Hadley inside a vehicle, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds, as reported by St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department .

An official statement released by SLMPD stated that emergency medical services were called to the scene, and Hadley, whose last known address was on the 2700 block of Arsenal Street, was pronounced dead. The scene of the shooting was identified one block away, in the 4200 block of Maffitt. There, detectives are piecing together the details of the incident, as the investigation into the circumstances that led to Hadley's death are, still ongoing.

The loss of Jorre Hadley has sent ripples through her community, as neighbors grapple with the reality of the violence that unfolded on their streets. The incident adds to the rising concerns over gun violence in urban neighborhoods, which continue to grapple with the epidemic despite efforts to stem the tide.

At this time, the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department has not released information regarding potential suspects or motives in Hadley's murder.