Sunday, May 29, 2016

Man shot in the chest at 5th St. and Park Ave., Joplin man arrested

(From the Joplin Police Department)

Sunday, May 29, at 4:37 AM, Joplin Police responded to 5th St. And Park Ave. in reference to a male who had been shot in the chest.

The victim was identified as Justin L. Thurston, 32, Joplin. Thurston was transported to the Freeman Hospital by ambulance.

Investigators determined that a blue PT Cruiser was involved in the shooting and left the area at a high rate of speed.

Officers located the suspect vehicle at 219 S. Highland Ave. Apt. A

James A. Grunden, 20, Joplin, was located at that residence. Grunden was arrested for 1st Degree Assault.

At this time, Thurston does not have any life threatening injuries.

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