Springfield, Illinois – Today, Springfield Police were called to the 1400 block of N. 11th St., at approximately 3:32 a.m., by a woman, who said her boyfriend had been shot.
The man, who has been identified as 29 year old Willie C. Evans Jr., was taken to HSHS St. John’s Hospital emergency room where he was pronounced deceased at 4:00 a.m.
Preliminary autopsy results suggest Mr. Evans died from a single gunshot wound.
The death is under investigation by the Springfield Police Department and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office.
According to a Springfield Leaks source, a potential suspect was identified in this shooting.
Stay tuned to Springfield Leaks for additional updates.
