Joplin resident’s body found in Shoal Creek; investigation underway

On Friday at approximately 5:30 pm the Joplin Police Department Emergency  Communications Center received a 911 call saying a body had been found in Shoal Creek near McIndoe Park.

Joplin Police, Fire and EMS responded to the scene and confirmed an adult male was found deceased in the water.

Captain William Davis of the Joplin Police Department tells NewsTalk KZRG the deceased man has been identified as Brandon Vickers, age 46, of Joplin.

Next of kin has been notified. Detectives with the Joplin Police Department are  conducting an active death investigation.

If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Joplin Police Department at (417) 623-3131.