On Nov. 1, 2023 at approximately 11:30 p.m., Calhoun County Sheriff's Office deputies were dispatched to the area of Avenue A near Royal Road in the City of Springfield for a report of a person with a gun.
The initial dispatch information indicated a subject was walking in the area and shooting at street signs. The area is comprised of a large apartment complex, residential housing, and an elementary school.
The location was immediately canvassed for any subjects matching the description provided by dispatch. At that time, a subject was located in the Valley View Elementary School parking lot matching the initial description.
The subject was contacted and was found to be in possession of a concealed firearm in his waistband underneath his shirt.
The subject was later identified as a juvenile. He was placed into custody and transported and lodged at the Calhoun County Youth Center.
The firearm was seized and placed into evidence for further investigation. Please contact the Calhoun County Sheriff's Office at 269-781-0880 or Silent Observer at 269-781-9700 if you have any further information.
