Monday, January 14, 2019

Warrant issued for arrest of Joplin man charged with first degree murder in beating death at 3rd and Connor

(From the Joplin Police Department)

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of Michael J. Osborne, 33, Joplin, for 1st Degree Murder. Osborne is wanted for the Friday night murder of Shawn M. Rockers, 27, at 3rd and Connor in Joplin.

Osborne is described as a white male, short brown hair, 6’04, 217 pounds. His forearm tattoos combine for “no effort.” 


Anyone with any information on Osborne is urged to call the Joplin Police Department 417-623-3131 or 911 if his location is known. He should be considered armed and dangerous.



Saturday news release

Detectives worked overnight and continue to investigate today. This case is now considered a homicide investigation. The victim in the case is identified as Shawn M. Rockers, 27, Joplin. Next of kin was notified last night. No arrests have been made. An autopsy has been scheduled for Monday in Springfield. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Joplin Police Department.

Original Friday night news release


On 1-11-2019 at 6:50 PM, the Joplin Police Department was dispatched to 3rd and Connor for a male down in the roadway. 

Officers arrived and determined the male had been assaulted. He was transported to Freeman Hospital and detectives began an investigation. The male later died at the hospital and a death investigation is underway. No arrests have been made. 





Anyone with any information on the case is asked to please contact the Joplin Police Department.


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