Joplin man arrested for shooting of Diamond man

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On 12/01/2015, Joplin Police Department responded to 32nd and Moffet Ave for a gunshot victim. 

The victim had been transported to this location by a private vehicle which had a flat tire. 

An ambulance was called to the scene and transported the victim, Corey M. Walstead, 23, of Diamond, MO. to Freeman Hospital. 

Further investigation led to the service of a search warrant and evidence recovered from the location of the shooting. (1301 East 15th St., Joplin) Artilius Jordan, 45, of 1301 East 15th St. , was arrested December 2nd at 11:00 PM at 1303 E. 13th St., Joplin. 

A warrant for first degree assault and armed criminal action, $500,000 cash only bond, has been issued and served on Jordan