Joplin man dead from gunshot wound, investigation underway

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On December 18th, 2019 at approximately 12:15 P.M. Joplin Police dispatch received a call of an unknown trouble at 1717 S. Roosevelt Ave.

Upon arrival, officers located a male who had been shot. The male was transported to Mercy Hospital where he later died. 

The victim has been identified as Jonathan E. Powell, 36 years old of Joplin. 

An autopsy has been scheduled for 12:00 P.M. tomorrow in Springfield, MO. 

If you have any information about this case, you are asked to contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131 x885.