SEMO Major Case activated in Sikeston after body found

SIKESTON, Mo. — The SEMO Major Case Squad has been activated after a body was found Sunday night on South New Madrid Street in Sikeston.

According to a news release from the Sikeston Department of Public Safety, officers were called to 600 S. New Madrid St. at 8:57 p.m. Sunday in reference to an unresponsive subject. Police and South Scott County Ambulance responded and found the subject deceased.

Scott County Coroner Scott Amick was contacted and took possession of the body.

The victim was identified as Jared Dante’ Tipler, 28, of Sikeston. The Major Case Squad was activated and is continuing the investigation.

Initial reports are that Tipler was assaulted and died from the injuries. Police are actively interviewing people to attempt to develop a timeline for the victim and gathering any information that may lead to a suspect.

Police are asking anyone with more information to contact DPS at (573) 471-4711 or the Crime stoppers hotline at (573) 471-1500. All tips can remain anonymous.