Identity of Man Killed Outside Wet Bar Saturday Night Released

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We now know the name of the man who was shot and killed outside of Wet bar last Saturday night.

32-year-old Dearius E. Jones of Springfield from multiple gunshot wounds after being transported to HSHS St. John’s Hospital shortly after 3:30 a.m.

Police are investigating the killing as a homicide- Springfield’s eight one of the year. Anyone with any information on the incident is asked to call the Springfield Police Department (217) 788-8311 and/or Sangamon/Menard County Crime Stoppers (217) 788-8427. You can also submit your tips through Crime Stoppers online at https://www.cashfortips.us/

Source: SJR