KTTS continuing coverage on a story you heard here first involving a standoff at Walnut and Grant has been ruled a murder/suicide.
Police in Springfield say a man shot a woman inside the apartment building and when officers arrived they tried to negotiate with him.
Investigators say Matthew Stephens shot himself after he shot and killed Jacqueline Steinert.
Police say they don’t believe there’s a suspect and there is no danger to the community.
(Information provided by the Springfield Police Department)
On May 18, 2019, at 2:52 p.m., Springfield Police received a check the wellbeing call. The caller stated that a male subject had shot a female victim inside 632 W. Walnut, Apartment B. When officers arrived, they observed the male suspect who refused to exit the apartment. Officers attempted to negotiate with the suspect, but he refused to speak with officers or exit the home. After negotiations failed, Special Response Team Officers entered the apartment and discovered two deceased individuals inside. Both individuals appeared to have injuries consistent with gunshot wounds.
The deceased individuals were identified as Jacqueline L. Steinert, a 52-year-old female from Springfield and Matthew T. Stephens, a 53-year-old male from Springfield. Next-of-kin notifications have been made for both subjects. At this time, investigators do not believe there is a suspect at large and feel there is no danger to the community.
