On June 7, 2017, authorities in Springfield, Missouri, began investigating the homicide of 34-year-old Adam J. Hilburn following a violent daytime incident on the city’s north side. The fatal event unfolded on a Wednesday, drawing police response to a parking lot where the shooting occurred. Hilburn, a resident of Missouri, became the victim of gun violence that abruptly ended his life, prompting an immediate search for those responsible.
In the days following the shooting, details
emerged regarding the individuals believed to be involved in the attack. The investigation moved quickly, with law enforcement identifying suspects shortly after the crime. By Friday, June 9, 2017, the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office had formally filed charges against two men in connection with Hilburn's death.
Greene County Prosecutor Dan Patterson announced the charges against the suspects, identified as Quincy Owens, who was 38 years old at the time, and Brandon McGary, then 28. Both men were residents of Springfield. They faced legal proceedings for their alleged roles in the shooting death of Hilburn, marking a significant development in the case as the community grappled with the violence that had taken place in a public area during daylight hours.
