Springfield, Illinois – The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office responded to 304 North Dirksen Parkway, Springfield, Illinois, on March 18, 2024, at approximately 9:09 p.m., for a reported shots fired call. 

Upon arrival, a male subject was found inside a vehicle with a suspected gunshot wound.  The male subject was transported by ambulance from the scene and was later pronounced deceased at the hospital.  

An unknown black male subject was observed running east away from the scene.  Detectives with the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office are still investigating the shooting.  Anyone with information regarding the shooting should contact the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office Investigation’s Division at 217-753-6841 or Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.

We will provide additional updates today.