Carl Junction resident identified as man killed in officer-involved shooting

The Joplin Police Department says a man was killed by officers over the weekend.

Police say 41-year-old Joseph Shane Endicott of Carl Junction died Saturday after being shot by police who responded to a call of a disturbance.

A news release from police says a 911 caller reported being assaulted by an armed man just after 3:30 p.m. Saturday, and officers arrived minutes later.

That’s when Endicott was shot, but police have not said whether Endicott was armed or what led to his shooting.

Police also have not said how many officers fired their guns, but that three Joplin officers have been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigation.