Crime
18-year-old Klayton Hagan killed in shooting at Heer’s Parking Garage in Springfield
No arrest has been made at this time, pending further investigation.
On Oct. 13, 2024, at 2:12 a.m., Springfield police officers were sent to the Heer’s Parking Garage at 230 N. Campbell Ave., in reference to multiple people shot during a disturbance.
Officers located two men with gunshot wounds in a vehicle at the intersection of McDaniel Street and Campbell Avenue.
Officers located another man with gunshot wounds at the intersection of Olive Street and Campbell Avenue.
All three men were transported to local hospitals.
One of the men, identified as Klayton Hagan, 18, from Springfield, died at the hospital. Hagan’s family has been notified.
Springfield Police Department Homicide Detectives have identified and located all parties involved in this incident.
No arrest has been made at this time, pending further investigation.
Once the investigation is complete, the case will be forwarded to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office for review, and a decision will be made regarding the filing of criminal charges.
Detectives continue to investigate and ask anyone with additional information about this incident to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or make an anonymous call to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.
Christian County, Mo. — Authorities have identified the suspect accused of fatally shooting a deputy with the Christian County Sheriff’s Office during a traffic stop as Richard Bird.
At the time the Blue Alert was issued, the suspect had not yet been taken into custody.
According to law enforcement officials, the deputy initiated a traffic stop involving a 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck along State Highway 160 near Highlandville.
During the stop, the suspect allegedly opened fire, fatally wounding the deputy before fleeing the scene.
The suspect was reported to have traveled southbound on Highway 160 following the shooting.
Authorities described the suspect vehicle as a black 2001 Chevrolet extended cab pickup truck equipped with a silver brush guard, black body trim, tinted rear windows, and a three-ball trailer hitch. The vehicle was bearing Missouri license plate 9MG-X36.
A statewide Blue Alert was issued to notify the public and assist in locating the suspect.
Law enforcement officials urged residents not to approach the vehicle or suspect if located, but instead to immediately call 911 and provide detailed information while remaining at a safe distance.
Christian County is situated south of Springfield and north of Branson, an area that sees significant travel due to its proximity to the Ozarks.
Multiple agencies across the region coordinated efforts in response to the alert.
Authorities have not yet released further details regarding the circumstances surrounding the shooting or the status of the investigation.
Law enforcement officials expressed their condolences to the deputy’s family, colleagues, and the community as they continue to pursue justice in the case.