Neosho teacher death being investigated as 'accidental discharge of a firearm'

Accidental discharge of a firearm.

The Anderson, Missouri, Police Department is investigating the death of a Neosho elementary school teacher over the weekend.

Officers say on Sunday they responded to 305 West Main Street in reference to a reported accidental discharge of a firearm.

Upon arrival, they located 28-year-old Annie Strickling-Ganes, unconscious with an apparent gunshot wound.

Also at the residence was a male subject, identified as Gavyn Crawford.

Officers rendered aid to Strickling-Ganes, who was transported to a Joplin hospital, where she was pronounced dead.

The investigation is ongoing.