(From the Joplin Police Department)On March 16, 2026, Andre E Swindell was taken into custody for charges related to the shooting death of Anthony Campbell that occurred on February 28, 2026.
The incident occurred in the 500 block of Joplin Avenue. Swindell was taken into custody without
incident after turning himself into local authorities. He is currently being held on no- bond warrants at the Jasper County Jail.
incident after turning himself into local authorities. He is currently being held on no- bond warrants at the Jasper County Jail.
Over the course of the investigation, probable cause was developed for the arrest of Swindell, 40, of Joplin, for the charge of First-Degree Murder. The Jasper County Prosecutor’s Office filed arrest warrants for Swindell including First Degree Murder, Armed Criminal Action, and Felon in Possession of a Firearm.
This investigation is still active and ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is still encouraged to contact the Joplin Police Department. Contact options include calling Sergeant Jason Stump at 417-623-3131 ext. 1620, submitting information to TIP411.com, or by using the “Joplin PD” app from your app store.
The Joplin Police Department would like to thank M.E.T.S. Ambulance and the Joplin Fire Department for their quick response to the initial incident. Additionally, thank you to our law enforcement partners with the United States Marshall’s Service, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, and the Carthage Police Department for their assistance.
This investigation is still active and ongoing. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is still encouraged to contact the Joplin Police Department. Contact options include calling Sergeant Jason Stump at 417-623-3131 ext. 1620, submitting information to TIP411.com, or by using the “Joplin PD” app from your app store.
The Joplin Police Department would like to thank M.E.T.S. Ambulance and the Joplin Fire Department for their quick response to the initial incident. Additionally, thank you to our law enforcement partners with the United States Marshall’s Service, the Jasper County Sheriff’s Office, and the Carthage Police Department for their assistance.
Previous news release
The Joplin Police Department is actively trying to locate Andre Emmanuel Swindell 40, of Joplin in connection with the homicide that occurred on February 28th, 2026, in the 500 block of Joplin Avenue.
Through an extensive and ongoing investigation, the Joplin Police Department has identified Swindell as the primary suspect involved in the shooting death of Anthony Campbell.
Swindell is described as a black male approximately six-foot three inches in height, weighing one hundred and ninety pounds. He also was known to have long, dreadlock- style brown hair. At this time, it is unknown what vehicle he may be in or what he is wearing. Swindell should be considered armed and dangerous.
Swindell is described as a black male approximately six-foot three inches in height, weighing one hundred and ninety pounds. He also was known to have long, dreadlock- style brown hair. At this time, it is unknown what vehicle he may be in or what he is wearing. Swindell should be considered armed and dangerous.
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