(From the Joplin Police Department)Joplin Police are asking for tips as the investigation into a fatal shooting continues, the shooting occurred on 2/28/2026 in the 500 block of Joplin Avenue. Anyone with any information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Joplin Police Department. Any information is extremely valuable, no matter how insignificant it is believed to be.
Tips and information can be directed to Sergeant Jason Stump at 417-623-3131 ext. 1620 or TIP411.com, or by using the “Joplin PD” app from your app store.
As the investigation has continued, investigators with the Joplin Police Department have relentlessly followed up on numerous leads regarding the homicide investigation.
Joplin Police Investigators have identified the victim as Anthony Campbell, 27, of Joplin.
An autopsy has been scheduled for today, 3/2/2026 in Springfield, Missouri.
The Joplin Police Department believes that this incident was isolated and there is no ongoing threat to the community.
This investigation is active and ongoing. As additional information becomes available, it will be released.
Previous news release
On 02/28/26 at 01:48 am, Joplin Emergency Communications Center received a call of gun shots in the 500 block of Joplin Avenue. Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male subject with apparent fatal gunshot wounds. The suspect fled the scene before officers' arrival.
Detectives with the Joplin Police Department have initiated a homicide investigation.
The victim's name is being withheld pending next of kin notification.
Updated information will be released as the investigation continues.
If anyone has information related to this incident, please contact Sergeant Jason Stump at 417-623-3131 ext. 1620
1 comment:
Same old crap, hang out in the wrong places, with the wrong people, at the wrong times and things happen, sometimes life ending things.
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