Man from Springfield Charged with Assault Following Attempted Stabbing near SPD Headquarters

A man from Springfield is in custody after allegedly trying to stab multiple people outside of the Springfield Police headquarters.

Investigators say an SPD officer was leaving the building when he heard multiple people screaming. He rushed to the scene and found 60-year-old Darryl Turner trying to stab someone.

Turner was arrested at the scene before anyone was injured.

Officers say the victim was attempting go get Turner to sign some documents when he became upset.

Turner is charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

He is being held in the Greene County Jail on a $100,000 bond.