20-year-old Joplin man identified as victim in early morning shooting

(From the Joplin Police Department)

The victim in this incident has been identified as William L. Patton, age 20 of Joplin.

Next of kin has been notified. An autopsy has been scheduled for Friday, March 18th. 

The investigation continues and further details will be released as they become available. 

Original News Release

On March 16th, 2022 at approximately 02:24 am, a 911 call was received regarding a report of gunshots at an address near 24th and Wall Avenue in Joplin. 

Dispatch received information that a subject on scene had been shot. 

Deputies with Jasper and Newton Counties providing patrol coverage for the City of Joplin responded to the scene and located an adult male with gunshot wounds. 

The victim was transported by EMS to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead. Joplin Police Detectives were summoned to the scene and are currently conducting a homicide investigation. 

Further details will be released as they become available throughout the investigation.