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

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 teen killed in crash near Grand Falls

JOPLIN, Mo. — Sgt Andy Blair of the Joplin Police Dept confirms with us that Saturday night, October 15, 2022 a fatal crash occurred where a Joplin teen was killed.

The crash occurred at 11:21 p.m. near the intersection of Deer Drive and Dove Drive south of Grand Falls.

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Sgt Blair says it was a single vehicle crash.

The 1994 black Honda Civic vehicle had four occupants.

Two occupants had been ejected from the vehicle, they were both rushed to Joplin hospitals. One sustained moderate injury and one was pronounced deceased at the hospital.

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Two other occupants had minor injuries.

“No identification information is being released at this time pending further investigation,” Sgt Blair states in a media release.

All occupants were juveniles.

The Joplin Police Department Major Crash Team is actively working the investigation.

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