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Investigation Underway Following Homicide on West Sunshine in Springfield

Springfield Police are investigating a shooting that killed one in a parking lot on West Sunshine.

Authorities were called to the area at around 4:00 a.m. on June 4, when 24-year-old Adrian Gutierrez was shot.

The Sun Valley, California native was transported to an area hospital for serious injuries.

The investigation turned into a homicide on Thursday, when Gutierrez succumbed to his injuries.

That same day, two juvenile suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting and each was charged with second-degree murder.

The identities of the suspects have not been released as investigators continue gathering information.

Police acknowledge that there were multiple witnesses to the shooting, and ask that if you have any details of the shooting, contact them at (417) 864-1810.