Homicide: Shooting in Springfield leaves one dead, suspect arrested

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A person was shot and killed Friday night in Springfield, and a suspect is in custody, police said.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired near South and Walnut around 8 p.m. and found one victim with life-threatening injuries, according to the Springfield Police Department. He was taken to a hospital. Police later told Ozarks First the person died.

Police said a suspect was taken into custody. The investigation remains active. Additional details will be reported as they become available…

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