News Summary
A 27-year-old woman, Deandra Leeann Patterson, has been charged with felony second-degree murder following a shooting incident in Cape Girardeau on May 9, 2025. She faces additional charges of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. The shooting left one victim with a non-life-threatening wound and another, Micah Ledbetter, suffering fatal injuries. The police are currently investigating the case and are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Cape Girardeau – A 27-year-old woman has been charged with felony second-degree murder following a shooting incident that occurred on May 9, 2025, in Cape Girardeau. Deandra Leeann Patterson now faces additional charges of felony armed criminal action and felony unlawful use of a weapon. She is currently being held on a cash-only bond of $1 million.
The shooting incident took place around 12:52 p.m. in the 1500 block of Whitener Street. Upon arriving at the scene, police officers responded to reports of shots fired and discovered one victim who had suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. This individual was promptly transported to a local hospital for treatment.
During the subsequent investigation, authorities learned of a second victim, identified as 22-year-old Micah Ledbetter of Cape Girardeau. She had been taken to an area emergency room with serious gunshot wounds where she ultimately succumbed to her injuries.
In light of the ongoing investigation, the intersection of Whitener Street and Louisiana Street was temporarily closed to allow for evidence collection. The major case squad is actively working on the investigation, and police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward. Individuals are encouraged to contact the Cape Girardeau Police Department at 573-339-6621, or use the anonymous tip line at 573-339-6313. Alternatively, tips can also be submitted via text by sending “CAPEPD” to 847411.
This tragic event underscores the continued issue of gun violence in communities. It highlights the importance of community cooperation in addressing such incidents as law enforcement seeks to gather more information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
As the investigation progresses, authorities are committed to transparency and will continue to release updates as necessary. Patterson’s next court appearance will determine the future course of her case and the ongoing legal proceedings stemming from this tragic incident.
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