Assault report at Joplin home leads to officer involved shooting death

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On October 30th, 2021, at 3:42 pm the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call of a report of a disturbance. The caller described being assaulted by a male with a weapon. 

Officers responded to 1523 S. Kentucky Avenue and the first officer arrived on scene at 3:44 pm. During the incident, there was an officer involved shooting involving 3 officers from the Joplin Police Department. 

The suspect shot during the incident is deceased. His name is being withheld pending the notification of next of kin. No officers were injured during the incident. 

The officers involved are being placed on paid administrative leave per departmental policy and procedure. The Missouri State Highway Patrol has been requested to assist with the investigation. 

Further details may be released as they become available.