Gunshot victim in critical condition as Joplin Police Department investigation continues

(From the Joplin Police Department)

On July 26th, 2022 at approximately 3:42 pm the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a call of gunshots at 1201 E. Hill Street in Joplin. 

Officers from the Joplin Police Department responded and located an adult male victim with gunshot injuries. The victim was given aid and rushed to a local hospital by METS Ambulance Service. 

The victim is considered to be in critical condition. 

No arrests have been made at this time. 

Joplin Police Detectives are currently working the investigation. If anyone has any information regarding this incident, we ask that they please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623- 3131. 

Further updates will be released as more information becomes available.