Body found in Shoal Creek near Wildcat Glades, investigation continues

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On 03/21/2018 at 1:23 p.m. the Joplin Police Department received a call that a body had been discovered near Wildcat Glades in Shoal Creek. 

Officers responded and located the body of an adult male. 

Currently the Joplin Police Department in conjunction with the Missouri State Water Patrol is conducting a death investigation. An autopsy is scheduled for tomorrow. The investigation is ongoing.