Coroner Cinda Edwards: Homicide Victim died of Multiple Gunshot Wounds

Springfield, Illinois – Sangamon County Coroner, Cinda Edwards, has confirmed that Carlos Blue, aka Dagwood, age 28, was pronounced deceased, as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, today at 8:30 a.m.

Coroner Edwards said, “He (Carlos Blue), was the victim of multiple gunshot wounds and was discovered outdoors in the area of 200 South Wesley in Springfield, Illinois. “The death of Mr. Blue is consistent with a homicide,” said Coroner Edwards.

Multiple condolences have been written on Facebook today expressing sympathy and disbelief. “Dagwood Indacut was one of the first lil dudes I met when I moved to the field. Shorty was a good dude and harmless asl (as hell)… All he ever wanted was a couple bucks but didn’t have a problem earning it.. The good always being took to early while these suckers roam freely…” said Pierre Santiago on Dagwood’s Facebook Page.

“Damn Dagwood Indacut… he didn’t deserve that he was a good dude….smh,” wrote Nickey Alexander, who is the owner of Nickey’s Southern Style Kitchen.

Springfield Ward 2 Alderman, Shawn Gregory, also released a statement regarding the death of Dagwood. Gregory said, “I’m very saddened to hear of the death of Dagwood. We all knew him from the community since we all were kids. I think we honor him by taking it upon ourselves to pledge that we will never again engage in nonsense. Seen him at Jamal’s not to long ago and as always he made me laugh with that cig hanging out his mouth. Rest up young brother.”

A GoFundMe Page has also been established for Dagwood. According to the GoFundMe Page, it say’s, “Carlos Blue was a losing son, grandson and father who died way too young. He was willing to offer assistance to family friends that needed his help. Now help is needed to provide a funeral, burial and grave stone. Whatever donation that can be given will be greatly appreciated and will help out the family in the midst of this untimely death of their loved one to help alleviate and ease the burden in their time of grief and sorrow.” – If you would like to donate, click here.

At this time, the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office is investigating this homicide. They’re asking anyone with any information to contact the Sangmamon County Sheriff’s Office at 217-753-6666 or Crimestoppers at 217-788-8424. Tips to crimestoppers can be submitted anonymously.

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