JPD seeking assault, domestic assault charges against Joplin man for shooting at 1329 S. Grand

(From the Joplin Police Department)

UPDATE: After further investigation and review of evidence from this incident, the Joplin Police Department will be seeking charges against Steven Williams, 27 of Joplin, for the following offenses: Assault (misdemeanor), Domestic Assault (misdemeanor), Vandalism (misdemeanor), and Trespassing (misdemeanor). 

He is not in police custody at this time.

No charges will be sought against Teegan Hasty related to the shooting incident as it has been determined to be self-defense. 

Original news release

At 10:22 pm on 06-25-2025 the Joplin Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call stating that a shooting had occurred at 1329 S Grand Ave in Joplin. 

The reporting party stated that her ex-boyfriend, identified as Steven Williams, 27 of Joplin, had arrived at the residence uninvited and began to cause a disturbance. 

A short time later, it was believed that Williams had left the property. 

Another male who was present, Teegan Hasty, 24, of Joplin, went outside to inspect the property for any possible property damage believed to be caused by Williams. 

When Hasty went outside, it was determined that Williams had not left the area. Willams aggressively approached Hasty. A physical altercation took place, which resulted in Hasty being assaulted. 

During the physical altercation, Williams received one non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Joplin Police Officers responded to the scene and provided medical treatment to Williams. Williams was then transported to a local hospital for further treatment. Williams is considered to be in stable condition. Joplin Police Department Investigators arrived at the scene and determined this was an isolated incident.