On November 2, 2023, at 4:02 p.m., the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call reporting a shooting near 18th and Main Street in Joplin.
While officers were responding it was learned that one person had been struck by gunfire and individuals were fleeing the scene.
As officers arrived on scene, they began rendering aid to the shooting victim, secured the scene of the shooting, and initiated their investigation. The victim, who is only being identified as a juvenile male, was transported to a local hospital for treatment for a gunshot injury. It is believed to be a non-life-threatening injury at this time.
As officers were searching the area for the suspect in the shooting, an officer located the suspect near 16th and Sergeant Avenue, and he was detained without incident.
The name of the suspect is currently being withheld due to the suspect being a juvenile. He was transported to the Jasper County Juvenile Detention Center and turned over to the custody of juvenile authorities.
Detectives from the Joplin Police Department responded to the scene and are continuing with their investigation. If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.
