Crime at 2600 BLOCK OF E CRAGMONT ST on 07/08/2025 12:05 PM
Type: Other
Date: 07/08/2025 12:05 PM
Description: DISTURB,GENERAL
Address: 2600 BLOCK OF E CRAGMONT ST, Springfield, MO
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Name
James MedlerAge
40Cause of Death
ShootingInfo
On january 7, 2001, at approximately 11:00 p.M., officers responded to 3043 w. Lynn to investigate a report of gunshots being fired. Officers arrived on scene a short time later and located james leon medler (40 y.O.A.) lying in the front doorway of the residence. Medler died at the scene as the result of a gunshot wound. The victim’s son, jamie medler, jr., reported he was present inside the home when several black male suspects forced entry through the locked front door. Jamie and a female associate said they fled the residence through the back door fearing they would be attacked by the suspects. Jamie and the female associate advised they heard a gunshot from inside the residence as they jumped the fence in the backyard. Jamie returned to the house several minutes later and found his father lying on the floor in a pool of blood.Agency
Springfield PD