This week Crime Stoppers is announcing an increased reward of up to $10,000 for information leading to the arrest of the individual or individuals responsible for the triple homicide that occurred on October 9, 2025, on Hoover Street in Springfield.

On October 9, 2025, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of a shooting in the Hoover Street area. Upon arrival, deputies discovered three victims who were deceased at the scene, including 9-year-old Cash Russell. The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office continues to lead the investigation, with assistance from the FBI Springfield Field Office.

Crime Stoppers is urging anyone with information — no matter how small or seemingly insignificant — to come forward.

Tips can be submitted anonymously by calling 217-788-8427, on this website or using the P3 app. Callers will remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward of up to $10,000 if information leads to an arrest.

  This week Crime Stoppers is seeking tips about an armed robbery of a person at 2652 S 10th on Feb 7th around 1a.m. In this case a B/M about 6’2, 150-170 lbs, in his 20s, wearing a black hooded jacket, approached the victim in her driveway, punched the victim in the face and then took money from her pockets, while holding a silver knife. The suspect fled north from the area. If you have any tips about this robbery, please anonymously call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427, or use this website, cashfortips.us, or text us by typing TIP672, then your message and send to CRIMES. If your anonymous tip leads to an arrest a cash reward up to $1000 dollars will be paid. Remember, Crime Stoppers never wants to know who you are, but we do want your tips about crime.