Three Found Dead Following Shooting on Hoover Avenue

The Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office have released new information related to the investigation of a triple homicide that occurred on October 9th in the 3000 block of Hoover Avenue.

Deputies were dispatched to the residence at approximately 2:34 p.m. after a report of a shooting inside the home. Upon arrival, three victims were found deceased. Sheriff Paula Crouch previously stated that investigators believe this was a targeted attack and do not believe it to be a random shooting.

A search warrant was obtained for the residence where the deceased were located. Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators responded to assist with evidence collection. Information obtained at the original scene led detectives to obtain a second search warrant at a nearby apartment complex.

During the course of the investigation, detectives identified a red SUV seen in the area at the time of the incident. On October 10th, with the assistance of the Springfield Police Department and other law enforcement partners, a vehicle matching that description was located in the area of Governor and MacArthur in Springfield. The vehicle was occupied by two females who were released at the scene. The SUV was towed and is being held pending further investigation.

The Sangamon County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identities of the three deceased individuals discovered at the Hoover Avenue residence. Autopsies were conducted earlier today: Mhynesha Day, 22, of Springfield; Devione Brady, 21, of Springfield; Cash Russell, 9, of Springfield. Preliminary autopsy findings indicate all three individuals died from gunshot wounds.

Detectives continue to investigate leads and conduct interviews. Anyone with information related to this case is asked to contact Crime Stoppers at 217-788-8427.