Joplin man dies after Motel 6 shooting

UPDATE: A man from Joplin has now died after he sustained gunshot wounds after a shooting at the Motel 6 Monday. Joplin Police say an autopsy has been scheduled for 43-year-old Matthew A. Painter. At this
time no arrest has been made, but the case remains under investigation. Further details will be
released once they become available.

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Joplin Police continue to investigate a shooting. Read the full press release below:

On February 15th, 2021 at 12:24 pm, the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications
Center received a 911 call of shots fired at Motel 6 located at 3031 S. Rangeline Road.

Officers with JPD responded and located an adult male with multiple gunshot wounds. He was
transported to a local hospital and is currently undergoing treatment. He is considered to be in
critical condition and his name is being withheld pending the notification of next-of-kin.
Officers also located the adult male shooter on scene and he is currently cooperating with the
investigation. A handgun was recovered at the scene.

Joplin PD Detectives are currently conducting the criminal investigation and further details will be released when they become available.