Joplin Police investigating Thursday night shooting

Joplin Police are investigating a shooting Thursday night. Read the full press release below:

On June 11th, 2020, at approximately 10:55 pm, Officers with the Joplin Police Department
responded to the area of 21st and Empire for a report of a disturbance involving gunshots.

Officers arrived and located one adult male with multiple gunshot wound injuries and began
rendering aid. METS transported him to Freeman Hospital for further treatment and he is
currently listed in serious but stable condition. Police have identified the shooter and are not
actively seeking any other individuals related to this incident. Officers and Detectives did
recover multiple firearms on scene, including two stolen handguns.

A separate individual involved in the incident was arrested on scene for Stealing after being found to be in possession of one of the stolen firearm. There is no further threat to the community. This is an active and
ongoing investigation and further details will be released once they become available.