Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week
 May 18, 2017

Officer Mike Badger, Crime Stoppers Coordinator for Sangamon and Menard counties.

A shooting occurred in Springfield recently and police are looking for tips in this case in hopes of curbing some of the gun violence that is all too common in the world we live in today. This recent incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, May 13th , when a small group of juveniles were playing basketball at a neighborhood home when an occupant of a black SUV, possibly a Jeep, opened fire with a handgun and 11 rounds directed at the youths. A 17 year old, who police believe had no ties to criminal activity, was struck 3 times by the gunshots and was hospitalized in Springfield. Police do not believe that the victim was targeted and believe he may have been mistaken for someone else - or may have been another person who was at the wrong place at the wrong time.

Your anonymous tips could help stop gun violence and could earn you a cash reward of up to $2500- CASH! Call Crime Stoppers at 788-8427 with your information or visit our website cashfortips.us.