On the night of October 2, Metro Officers responded to a call of a woman shot on Hidden Oasis Court. When they arrived, they found 43-year-old Gloria Tapia shot in the chest. She was transported to UMC where she died a short time later.

Homicide detectives were called to the scene and discovered Tapia was outside at her house with family, celebrating her twenty year anniversary as an employee at a local casino. During the party, a single gunshot was heard and family members realized Tapia had been shot.

There is no suspect description and only a description of a small silver compact vehicle seen leaving the area. There is no motive and anyone with information is asked to call Crime Stoppers at 385-5555.

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