Share and Follow


SANGAMON COUNTY, Ill. (WCIA) — A shooting in Springfield on Saturday night has left a man dead and a woman injured.

The Sheriff’s Office responded to shots fired on East Carpenter Street around 7:45 p.m. Residents said a vehicle was shot at multiple times and that the vehicle transported two victims to a nearby hospital.

Deputies learned that a 23-year-old woman was shot but that her injury is non-life-threatening. A 31-year-old man received multiple serious gunshot wounds.

The victim was identified by Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, as Lajarvious Smith of Springfield. Smith was pronounced deceased at 8:33 p.m. on Saturday, shortly after he arrived at the hospital.

The Investigations Division canvased the area for witnesses, video footage and other evidence. Detectives determined over 50 shots were fired. They also believe a dark, four-door sedan was involved in the shooting. The vehicle was last seen fleeing east on Carpenter Street.

An autopsy is scheduled for Monday. The death remains under investigation by the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and the Sangamon County Coroner.

Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Sheriff’s Office at 217-753-6840, or Crime Stoppers of Sangamon and Menard Counties at 217-788-8427.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like

Palm Bay Councilman Files Federal Lawsuit After Censure Over Controversial Social Media Posts

PALM BAY, Fla. – A Palm Bay councilman is taking legal action…

Candidates for Public Service Commission Reveal Their Views on Power Bill Changes

SAVANNAH, Ga. — As Georgia gears up for the 2025 Public Service…

Unveiling the Ripple Effect: How the AWS Outage Disrupted Major Industries

On Monday, numerous well-known online platforms faced disruptions as Amazon Web Services…

StormTeam 3 Forecast: Enjoy a Week of Sun-Soaked Skies!

SAVANNAH, Ga — Good morning! This is StormTeam 3 Meteorologist Alysa Carsley,…

Florida Launches Investigation into Roblox Amid Allegations of Facilitating Unsafe Interactions

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s attorney general has taken a decisive step by…

Air Traffic Delays Worsen as FAA Faces Controller Shortage During Shutdown

According to The Hill, the ongoing government shutdown, now in its 20th…

Priceless Artifact Theft: Unveiling the Louvre Museum’s Latest Security Breach

In a swift and audacious heist, a group of thieves disguised as…

Discover Why This Florida Airport Tops the List for Mishandling Your Lost Luggage

Mishandled baggage is a common issue at airports worldwide, and according to…