Body found in Shoal Creek identified as Joplin man, investigation continues

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On July 16th, 2021 at approximately 5:30 pm the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call of a body that was found in Shoal Creek near McIndoe Park. 

Joplin Police, Fire and EMS responded to the scene and confirmed an adult male was found deceased in the water. 

The deceased has been identified as Brandon Vickers, age 46, of Joplin. Next of kin has been notified. 

Detectives with the Joplin Police Department are conducting an active death investigation. Further updates may be released at a later time when more information becomes available. 

If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.