Springfield, Mo. – On Nov. 12, 2025, at 11:21 p.m., Springfield police officers responded to a shooting at 505 E. Saint Louis.

Officers found the victim, Xavier Scott, 21, from Springfield, with a gunshot wound. Scott died at the scene and his family has been notified.

A suspect was identified and taken into custody.

Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to call 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 ninth homicide investigation in 2025.

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Case number: 25-34190

Media Contact: PAO Cris Swaters
417-864-1786
[email protected]

Release authorized by A/Lt. Scott Hill

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