Springfield, Illinois – A second suspect, who was arrested and only charged with obstruction of justice, in connection with the homicide of Gary F. Green Jr., is now facing additional criminal charges.
Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright announced today that Avion M. Brown, age 18 of Springfield, has been charged with three counts of First Degree Murder, Armed Robbery and Home Invasion related to alleged involvement in the March 31, 2020 shooting death of Gary F. Green, Jr. in the 2200 block of East Spruce Street in Springfield.
Brown faces 35 to 75 years in prison if convicted of First Degree Murder (Class M felony) and 21 to 45 years on the charges of Armed Robbery and Home Invasion (Class X). Brown was previously charged with Obstructing Justice (Class 4) on May 18, 2020 arising from the same incident. All counts are concurrent and any sentence imposed on each charge would be served simultaneously with any other charge of which Brown is convicted.
Brown’s bond has now been increased to $2 million.
Sangamon County State’s Attorney Dan Wright said “The charges against an additional defendant arising from the loss of Gary Green’s life in a senseless act of gun violence is the result of excellent police work by the Springfield Police Department.” Anyone with information concerning this incident is asked to call the Springfield Police Department (217) 788-8311 and/or Sangamon/Menard County Crime Stoppers (217) 788-8427.