Joplin Police make an arrest in a Tuesday evening double shooting.

 

 Around 8:30 Monday night, Joplin police responded to reports of gunfire near a residence in the city. When officers arrived on the scene, they discovered a 19-year-old male victim with a gunshot wound to the abdomen. They also found a 20-year-old victim inside the house with multiple gunshot wounds to both legs.

 

Another 19-year-old man – Austin D.W. Bryant – was taken into custody as a suspect in the case as well as for three Failure to Appear warrants.

 

The victims in the incident are reported to be in serious but stable condition.

Correction: A previous version of the story stated the shooting occurred on Tuesday, June 18, 2024. It has been corrected to reflect that it took place on Monday, June 17, 2024.