Police investigating early-morning shooting in Joplin
Victim listed in critical condition . . . .
The Joplin Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that took place early this morning.
At 12:34 a.m., the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a report of a shooting in the area of 35th and Finley Avenue.
Officers arrived on scene and located an adult male with a gunshot wound injuries and immediately began rendering aid.
EMS responded to the scene to take over treatment and rushed the victim to a local hospital.
The victim is currently in critical condition.
Detectives with the Joplin Police Department are actively working the investigation. No arrests have been made at this time.
If you have any information regarding this incident, you are encouraged to contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131.
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