Springfield police officers shoot suspect after domestic disturbance

Marta Mieze, Springfield News-Leader

Fri, December 26, 2025 at 4:43 PM UTC

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On Christmas Eve, Springfield Police Department officers responded to a domestic disturbance call that resulted in the suspect being shot.

At 9 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 24, officers responded to the 2400 block of N. East Ave., according to an SPD news release, where the suspect was holding the victim against her will.

The victim was able to escape the home as officers were setting up a perimeter. However, the suspect exited the residence with a gun allegedly pointed at officers, according to the release.

Officers then engaged and shot the suspect. They immediately rendered aid, and the suspect was taken to a hospital with life-threatening injuries. There were no other reported injuries. SPD spokesperson Cris Swaters told the News-Leader as of the morning of Friday, Dec. 26, the suspect was in critical condition.

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The four officers involved in the shooting have been placed on administrative leave pending an internal investigation, Swaters said. The results of a concurrent criminal investigation will be presented to the Greene County Prosecutor's Office for review.

This is still an active investigation. Anyone with information about this incident can call the SPD at 417-864-1810 or make any anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-8477 (TIPS) or online at p3tips.com.

Marta Mieze covers local government at the News-Leader. Have feedback, tips or story ideas? Contact her at mmieze@news-leader.com.

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