Springfield, Mo. ~ At 4:14 a.m. on June 22, 2025, Springfield police officers were called to the scene of a shooting at 2034 W. Webster St. Upon arrival, they discovered 19-year-old Lavontae Bennett from Springfield with a gunshot wound. Sadly, Bennett was pronounced dead at the scene and his family has been notified.

According to authorities, no one is currently in custody for the shooting. However, they believe it to be an isolated incident and have assured the public that there is no threat to their safety.

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The Springfield Police Department's detectives are actively investigating the case and are asking anyone with information to come forward. They can contact the department directly at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous report through Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This marks the sixth homicide investigation in Springfield for the year 2025. The community is urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with authorities as they work towards finding justice for Bennett's death.

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