Springfield Police at the scene of an incident. (Photo by Shannon Cay)

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A 23-year-old Springfield man was shot and killed Sunday, June 25, in Springfield.

Kayden Morton, 23, died from gunshot wounds in the city's ninth homicide in 2023. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police responded to a 5:42 p.m. report of a person who was shot at 902 N. Glenn Ave., in Springfield's Fairfield Acres neighborhood.

A suspect in the fatal shooting has not been identified.

Detectives continue to investigate. Those with information are asked to call, anonymously, Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or can contact police online at p3tips.com.


Steve Pokin

Steve Pokin writes the Pokin Around and The Answer Man columns for the Hauxeda. He also writes about criminal justice issues. He can be reached at spokin@hauxeda.com. His office line is 417-837-3661. More by Steve Pokin