Two more suspects arrested in Springfield teen homicide investigation

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Two additional suspects were arrested Tuesday in the death of 15-year-old Miles Young on West Maplewood Street on March 12, 2026.

According to the Greene County Sheriff’s Office (GCSO), on Tuesday, March 31, at around 3:30 p.m., Greene County investigators apprehended two suspects in Webb City, Missouri, in the 500 block of North Webb Street.

The arrests are part of the continued homicide investigation on West Maplewood Street in Springfield, GCSO says, which remains ongoing. Authorities have not released the identities of the suspects at this time.

PREVIOUS COVERAGE: Greene County Sheriff’s Office arrests homicide suspect; victim identified

Praize King, 18, was arrested on March 18, 2026, in connection with the homicide of Miles Young. According to online court records, King allegedly set Young up to be killed. He ambushed Young, chased him on foot and shot the victim, fleeing the scene to avoid being arrested…

Story continues

TRENDING NOW

LATEST LOCAL NEWS