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Springfield, Mo. - On Jan. 1, 2025, at 2:10 a.m., Springfield police officers responded to report of a shooting at 1919 W. Bennett Street.

Officers arrived on scene and located David Franklin, 23, from Springfield, with a gunshot wound.  Franklin died from his injury. His family has been notified.

The suspect was later identified and taken into custody for questioning.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

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This is Springfield's first homicide investigation in 2025.

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Case number: 25-12

Media Contact: Cris Swaters
417-864-1786

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Release authorized by A/Lt. Scott Hill

Filed Under: Government, City

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