The Joplin Globe, Joplin, MO

March 20, 2008

<img src="http://www.joplinglobeonline.com/images/zope/policeandfire.gif" border=0 > 10:39 a.m. Sheriff’s Department investigating shooting death of Neosho man


NEVADA, Mo. — The Vernon County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the Wednesday night shooting death of a 47-year-old Neosho man, who was found at an address in the Derrick area.

The sheriff’s department received the call at 8:19 p.m. Wednesday.

The body has been taken to a Springfield hospital, where an autopsy is being performed. The victim’s name is being withheld pending notification of his family.