On June 14, 2018 at approximately 11:27 p.m. a drive by shooting was reported at 406 N. Pearl Ave Joplin, MO via multiple 911 calls for service.
Patrol officers responded to the area and secured the scene and determined that no injuries were reported. Joplin Police investigators responded directly to the scene to assist with the investigation. It was reported that a vehicle described as a dark SUV drove by the residence and a subject in the SUV fired multiple gunshots. Patrol officers and investigators conducted interviews and collected evidence from the scene.
On June 15, 2018 at approximately 2:06 a.m. two detectives in an unmarked police vehicle were patrolling the area of Broadway St. & High Ave.
On June 15, 2018 at approximately 2:06 a.m. two detectives in an unmarked police vehicle were patrolling the area of Broadway St. & High Ave.
While the detectives were stopped on the side of the roadway a dark SUV matching the description of the suspect vehicle in the earlier shooting pulled up beside the detectives. An occupant of the SUV pointed an unknown object at the detectives and then shouted. The detectives attempted to make contact the with subjects in the dark colored SUV however, the SUV fled and the detectives initiated a pursuit of the vehicle.
The pursuit continued from Joplin, MO to Labette County, KS where the vehicle came to a stop. The driver of the dark colored SUV, Marquis Saunders, Joplin, was taken into custody by the Labette County, KS Sheriff’s Office. Also in the vehicle was one other adult and four juveniles. Charges for Saunders have been submitted to the Jasper County, MO Prosecutor’s Office pending formal filing for felony resisting arrest by fleeing and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
The pursuit continued from Joplin, MO to Labette County, KS where the vehicle came to a stop. The driver of the dark colored SUV, Marquis Saunders, Joplin, was taken into custody by the Labette County, KS Sheriff’s Office. Also in the vehicle was one other adult and four juveniles. Charges for Saunders have been submitted to the Jasper County, MO Prosecutor’s Office pending formal filing for felony resisting arrest by fleeing and four counts of endangering the welfare of a child.
Three of the juvenile were released to a parent or guardian and one was transported to a detention center due to being reported as a runaway.
The investigation is ongoing. It is believed that the SUV pursued is linked to the shooting that took place at 406 N. Pearl Ave. If you have any information about these incidents please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131 x885. Thanks to the Labette County, KS Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this case.
The investigation is ongoing. It is believed that the SUV pursued is linked to the shooting that took place at 406 N. Pearl Ave. If you have any information about these incidents please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131 x885. Thanks to the Labette County, KS Sheriff’s Office for their assistance in this case.
Good Job JPD and the others! He got what he deserves.
ReplyDeleteJust so you guys know he has contacts in. His eyes are brown not blue.
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