Joplin SWAT team arrests suspect after hours-long standoff

UPDATE:

JOPLIN, Mo. — The Joplin SWAT team arrests a wanted suspect near West 8th Street and South McKinley Avenue this afternoon.

Started around 2:00 p.m., when a wanted suspect who was believed to be armed fled from officers in that area.

One person later came out (who wasn't the suspect), and was taken to the hospital.

Then, just after 7:00 p.m., the suspect, Timothy Adams, was taken into custody.

According to JPD, he had numerous warrants, including vehicle theft.

He's currently in the Joplin City Jail.

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JOPLIN, Mo. — One individual exited the house, and was transported to a hospital to be evaluated. An additional suspect has been taken into custody.

This is a developing story, we will bring updates as they become available.

ORIGINAL:

JOPLIN, Mo. — Residents are being asked to avoid 8th and McKinley Ave following a standoff with a suspect and Joplin Police and SWAT.

The situation began unfolding around 3 p.m. Monday afternoon after a suspect with felony warrants believed to be armed fled from officers into a nearby home. SWAT was then called by JPD leading to a standoff.

Authorities have not released the suspect's identity at this time. They are asking drivers to avoid the area.

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