Joplin shooting victim identified

On July 26th, 2022 at approximately 3:42 pm, the Joplin Police Department received a call of gunshots at 1201 E. Hill Street in Joplin.

Officers from the Joplin Police Department responded and located an adult male victim with gunshot injuries and was rushed to a local hospital. The victim has just been identified as Daniel Samuels, age 47 who is currently in stable condition.

No arrests have been made yet but the incident is still under active investigation. If you have any information on the incident we ask that you please contact the Joplin Police Department at 417-623-3131 x1446.