Crime & Safety
3 Found Shot To Death In Springfield: Police
Police said a friend called 911 after finding the victims, sparking a homicide investigation.
SPRINGFIELD, IL — Springfield police and the Sangamon County Coroner's office confirmed that three people were found dead in a house Monday afternoon.
Police said a friend arrived at the house in the 2500 block of South 10th Street and found the three dead.
Springfield police said a homicide investigation is under way and asked anyone with information on the crime to call the Springfield Police Department at 217-788-8311 and/or Sangamon/Menard County Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.
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The State Journal-Register said there is a heavy police presence in the area, where authorities confirmed "multiple victims."
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