(From the Joplin Police Department)Detectives have identified the suspect in this case as Richard E. McWhirt, age 42 of Joplin.
McWhirt shot the victim, Gregory Hallstrom, on July 16th, 2022 at 3424 S. Finley Avenue. The victim has since been treated and released from the hospital.
On July 25th, 2022 the Newton County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed charges for Assault in the 1st Degree and Armed Criminal Action against McWhirt.
On July 28th a Detective Sergeant with JPD located McWhirt near the area of 30th and Rangeline.
Officers responded to the area and set up a perimeter and were able to take McWhirt into custody without incident. McWhirt is currently being held in the Joplin City Jail with no bond.
The investigation is continuing and further updates may be released as more information becomes available.
Earlier news release
The victim in this case has been identified as Gregory A. Hallstrom, age 34 of Joplin. No update on his condition is currently available.
Original news release
On July 16th, 2022 at 12:34 am the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a report of a shooting in the area of 35th and Finley Avenue.
Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male with a gunshot wound injuries and immediately began rendering aid. EMS responded to the scene to take over treatment and rushed the victim to a local hospital. The victim is currently in critical condit
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