Thursday, December 19, 2019

Joplin man's shooting death being investigated as homicide

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On December 19th, 2019 an autopsy of Jonathan E. Powell, was completed in Springfield, MO. It was determined Powell died of gunshot wounds.

A homicide investigation is being conducted. 

If you have any information in reference to this case, please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131 x885.








Earlier news release


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.

1 comment:

  1. there are a lot of homeless that hang out around in that area not surprising

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