UPDATE: Joplin SWAT surround suspect inside home

UPDATE:: 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 [...]

Dec 23, 2024 - 21:00
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UPDATE: Joplin SWAT surround suspect inside home

UPDATE::

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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