Johny Reyes Garcia, a 22-year-old Hispanic male from Carthage, Missouri, was fatally shot on February 15, 2025. The incident occurred at a residence in the 300-block of West Vine Street late Saturday night. When officers arrived at the scene, they found Garcia suffering from an apparent gunshot wound. Emergency responders transported him to Mercy Carthage Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Authorities identified the suspect as Elijah M. Hardee, a 19-year-old male from Joplin, M
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