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Pedestrian struck by two vehicles on Rangeline

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JOPLIN, Mo. — About 5:30 p.m. reports of a pedestrian struck on South Rangeline and 7th alerted Jopin E-911 Dispatch.

Joplin Police, Joplin Fire, METS ambulance and METRO 1 responded.

On scene we learn from Cpl Tim Hudson that am adult male was struck in the southbound lanes of Rangeline, just south of 7th.

He tells us the male was struck by one car throwing him into the air and then the second vehicle ran over him.

Cpl Hudson says the male was not in a crosswalk.

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METS ambulance rushed the man Priority One to an area hospital. His condition is unknown.

The intersection was cleared to all traffic shortly after 6 p.m.

The drivers were not cited and there were no arrests. The two vehicles were driven from the scene.

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Double Murder victims identified; Suspect dies from self-inflicted GSW

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UPDATE 4:29 p.m. Wednesday, November 2, 2022: The suspect in this case has succumbed to his injuries at a local hospital. He is identified as David L. Rush, 34 years of age, of Wyandotte, OK.

JOPLIN, Mo. — Late Monday night, October 31, 2022 Joplin Police responded to an unknown trouble in the 2200 block of Annie Baxter. There they located two deceased adults inside the residence.

“The victims in this case have been identified as Stacy Rush, 35 years of age, of Joplin, MO and Eric Stampfli, 35 years of age, of Grove, Ok.” — Sgt Andy Blair, Joplin Police

Autopsies are rescheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2022  at 10:30 AM in Springfield, Mo.

Cpl Tim Hudson told us on scene Monday night a 9-year-old boy was also present, and he was safe. The juvenile was not involved with what took place and was uninjured.

During investigation Joplin Police detectives identified a possible suspect and have been working on leads involving that suspect.

Sgt Blair states in a media release Wednesday afternoon, “The suspect was involved in an incident in Newton County earlier this morning with the Newton County Sherriff’s Office. Joplin Police detectives responded to assist. During the incident the suspect received a self-inflicted gunshot. The suspect is currently in critical condition at a local hospital.”

The suspect will be identified pending formal charges.

Reaction from mother of victim Stacy Rush

Lori Layman sent KOAM the following statement about her daughter Stacy Rush:

“Stacy was a wonderful daughter, who started humming when she was born. She loves her son with all her heart and soul.. Stacy was a compasaionate efficient ‘Singing’ nurse. She was bright and funny sister, full of life. Our hearts are broken. We are praying for everyone involved.”

INCIDENT IN NEWTON COUNTY

November 2, 2022: “Oklahoma officials pursued an individual into Missouri on 60 Highway. The individual turned south on Antelope road then got out of his vehicle on foot. The subject was a suspect in a recent Joplin homicide. He was armed with a handgun. A perimeter was established around the man to keep him from fleeing. Newton County Deputies, MSHP, Seneca Officers and Oklahoma Officers were all on scene.

Contact was established with the individual and he indicated he was suicidal. He also requested to speak with Joplin Detectives regarding the homicide.

The suspect displayed his firearm numerous times and after approximately 3 hours of negotiations he shot himself. The subject was transported by ambulance to a Joplin Hospital. The scene is being processed by Newton County Detectives.”

-Sheriff Chris Jennings

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Joplin Police Detectives investigate, two dead at residence

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Cpl Tim Hudson of the Joplin Police Dept tells us about 9:20 p.m. Monday evening, October 31, 2022 they responded to the 2200 block of Annie Baxter to an unknown trouble.

Upon arrival to the home in question they located two deceased adults.

THE RESIDENCE IS LOCATED IN THE 2200 BLOCK OF SOUTH ANNIE BAXTER IN JOPLIN’S BLENDVILLE NEIGHBORHOOD.

Cpl Hudson says there was a 9-year-old boy at the residence. He is safe.

Witnesses tell police they heard gunfire before authorities arrived.

Detectives of the Joplin Police Dept began arriving just before 10 p.m. as crime scene tape wrapped the house and the street from 22nd and Annie Baxter to 23rd. Tape also blocked the alley behind the residence.

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Car crashes into garage in Blendville Neighborhood, then travels out the other side

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JOPLIN, Mo. — Just before 4:45 p.m. Saturday reports of a vehicle crash into a garage in the 2300 block of South Empire alerted Joplin E911.

Joplin Fire Dept, Joplin Police, and METS ambulance responded.

On the scene Cpl Tim Hudson of the Joplin Police Dept tells us a vehicle traveling south along the west alley struck a shed and utility pole. The car continued driving into a garage, crashing into a parked vehicle. Then both vehicles traveled through the exterior wall of the garage.

One male was transported to an area hospital. Injuries are unknown, but not thought to be life-threatening.

Cpl Hudson said the crash is under investigation.

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