Deceased Male Sparks Homicide Investigation in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, TENNESSEE: (Smokey Barn News) – Springfield Police are investigating a ” fatal shooting” at the intersection of 21st Avenue East and Carter Street in Springfield, the first call coming into 911 at 12:39 pm.
Officers responded to reports of an individual lying in the roadway, and according to Robertson County EMS, the male was deceased when they arrived. While witnesses reported hearing gunshots, the city has not confirmed the cause of death, calling it a “possible gunshot wound.”
UPDATE:
VICTIM IDENTIFIED
Springfield Police Department investigating fatal shooting
Officers responded at approximately 12:37 p.m. to reports of shots fired near the intersection of 21st Avenue East and Carter Street. At the scene, police found Devin D. Dowlen, 37, of Springfield, Tennessee, deceased.
The incident remains under investigation by the Springfield Police Department. There is believed to be no threat to the public related to this incident. No further information is available for release at this time as the investigation is ongoing.
If you have any information about this incident, please contact the Springfield Police Department Detective Division at 615-384-8422.
Smokey Barn News has reason to believe that a suspect is in custody, but for reasons not completely clear, the city is withholding an official statement to that effect.
Springfield Police are continuing their investigation, and more details will be released as they become available.
