Joplin Police identify body found in vehicle submerged in Shoal Creek

Joplin Police have released details about the victim who was found in a vehicle that was submerged in Shoal Creek on Thursday.

The man has been identified as 50-year-old Stephen L. Allen of Joplin.

An autopsy was performed on July 28th and the manner and cause of death are still currently pending official autopsy results. Detectives are still actively working to determine the circumstances and cause of the incident. Further information may be released as it becomes available.

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On July 27th, 2023, at 2:20 p.m., the Joplin Police Department Emergency Communications Center received a 911 call for a report of a vehicle that went into the water in Shoal Creek near Glendale Road and south Jackson Avenue. Officers and emergency personnel responded to the scene to begin rescue and investigative efforts. It was determined shortly thereafter the vehicle was found to be occupied by an adult male who was determined to be deceased.