Man From Rogersville Sentenced in Springfield Nightclub Shooting

By Joe Rios
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A night out at a Springfield nightclub ended with gunfire.

What We Know: Now, a man from Rogersville is going to prison for 15 years.

What It Means: Zachary Degraffenreid pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon.

Investigators say it started with an altercation involving Degraffenreid and his ex-girlfriend at Club Rodeo in October of last year.

After he was escorted out, investigators say Degraffenreid fired several shots back into the club.

A security guard was hit and seriously injured.

Degraffenreid later ran into the woods near Rogersville as deputies searched for him.

What’s Next: He was eventually arrested and has now been sentenced to 15 years behind bars.

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