Jasper Co. deputies investigate shooting death on Malang Road

JASPER COUNTY, Mo. – Authorities in Jasper County are investigating the shooting death of a 50-year-old.

Today, January 7, 2022, around noon, Jasper County deputies responded to a call for an unknown altercation. They went to 1763 S. Malang Road in Joplin to see what disturbance was happening.

Deputies got to the scene and found a 50-year-old dead in the yard with an apparent gunshot wound. According to the Sheriff’s Office, detectives detained a 75-year-old for questioning. Authorities say they’re not looking for anyone else involved in the incident at this time.

The Sheriff’s Office says the “public is not in danger.”

They are still investigating the case. Sheriff Randee Kaiser states, “Updates will be given when it is appropriate to do so.”

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