Friday, February 10, 2023

Joplin Police continue search for armed and dangerous suspect following shooting


(From the Joplin Police Department)

Detectives with the Joplin Police Department are continuing to actively investigate this incident and are seeking the assistance of the general public in locating a person of interest. 

Detectives are trying to locate Adam E. Kastler, age 34, of Joplin. Kastler has active felony warrants out of Newton County for Failure to Appear as well as a Joplin Municipal warrant for Failure to Appear. Kastler should be considered armed and dangerous and to use extreme caution if located. 








If you know or have information on his whereabouts, please contact your local law enforcement agency immediately.

Original news release

On Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 04:44 am the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a report of a shooting at 909 S. Monroe Avenue in Joplin. 

Officers responded to the scene and located an adult male who had been shot. Officers began rendering aid until METS and Joplin Fire Personnel arrived on scene. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently listed in stable condition. 








The suspect in this incident had fled the scene before officers arrived. No arrest has been made at this time. The suspect is described as a white male in his 30’s and is approximately 6’00 tall and 170 lbs.

Detectives with the Joplin Police Department are actively working this incident and further updates will be released as information develops.

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