16-year-old girl found shot in the head at rural home, 3 juveniles charged

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMOV/Gray News) — A 16-year-old girl was found shot to death in a Missouri home over the weekend.

Gabbriana Boyster’s body was found Saturday afternoon in a home near Hillsboro, about 45 minutes southwest of St. Louis.

Investigators said she was shot in the head.

Jefferson County Sheriff David Marshak said investigators believe the shooting happened Friday evening and the victim’s body was abandoned for hours.

The Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday that three juvenile suspects had been charged. Their names were not released.

One was charged with involuntary manslaughter, unlawful use of a weapon-death, armed criminal action and abandonment of a corpse. The juvenile is still in custody.

The other two juveniles were released from custody after each was charged with abandonment of a corpse.

The Hillsboro School District said grief counseling services will be available for students and families.

“Our hearts are with the student’s family, friends, and everyone impacted by this unimaginable loss,” Hillsboro School District Superintendent Dr. Jon Isaacson said. “While words cannot take away the pain of this tragedy, we want our students, staff, and families to know they are not alone. We are committed to providing support and care for everyone who is grieving during this difficult time.”

A GoFundMe page has been set up for Gabbriana’s family.

No other information has been released.