Springfield Police have released a timeline about this morning’s shooting at the Golden Pond Apartments on South Hillcrest.
Police say a man called 911 just before 2 a.m. saying two men were trying to break into his apartment.
He said one man had a gun.
Police say it looks like one of the men who tried to break inside was found a short distance away.
25-year-old Joshua Woods from Nixa had a gunshot wound and died at the hospital.
Detectives are looking for any other possible suspects.
Overnight we were dispatched to the area of Hillcrest & Republic Rd. regarding an injured male, identified as Joshua Woods, with probable gunshot wounds. It was determined he was likely one of the alleged intruders from an earlier incident at the nearby apartment complex. (1/2) pic.twitter.com/pMnXvz5nFE
— Springfield PD (@SGFPolice) June 17, 2020
Woods was transported to a local hospital but was pronounced deceased a short time later. Next of kin notifications have been made. Detectives continue to investigate and are working to identify any other possible suspects. (2/2)
More: https://t.co/e2MG0weByk— Springfield PD (@SGFPolice) June 17, 2020
