Investigation concludes Christmas Eve shooting as “self-inflicted”, according to authorities
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JOPLIN, Mo. — Joplin police say the investigation is complete – and a man who died in a Christmas Eve officer-involved shooting died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
According to a report released to the Joplin Police Department last week – lab analysis found James Fischer, 58, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound.
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Officers responded to 1611 East Vandalia Street just before 4:30 p.m. on Christmas Eve for a report of a suicidal person.
They say during the call – he indicated he was armed with a firearm – made suicidal statements – and requested officers respond to his home.
When they got there, they said Fischer was in his front yard.
Shortly after, shots were fired.
Department officials say two police fired their weapons during the incident – but neither fired the shot that killed Fischer.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol handled the investigation.
