In the city of Springfield, Illinois, the life of PeeK Haynes, a 31-year-old man, was tragically cut short on the evening of Friday, March 6, 2026. He was the victim of a shooting that occurred near the intersection of South 13th Street and East Jackson Street. First responders arrived at the scene to find him with a gunshot wound. He was rushed to HSHS St. John's Hospital for medical attention.
Despite the efforts of the medical staff, Haynes succumbed to his injuries and was pronounced dead at approximately 11:45 p.m. that same night. The Sangamon County Coroner's Office confirmed his identity and scheduled an autopsy. News of his passing prompted an outpouring of grief from those who knew him, with friends and colleagues remembering him as a positive and kind-hearted individual who was dedicated to his work and always willing to help others.
The Springfield Police Department immediately launched an investigation into the shooting. In connection with the incident, authorities arrested 23-year-old Randy Crockett. The preliminary charges filed against Crockett were for Possession of a Firearm without a valid Firearm Owner's Identification card and Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon. He was taken into custody and is being held at the Sangamon County Jail awaiting court proceedings.
As the investigation into the death of PeeK Haynes continues, the community is left to mourn the loss of a man described as a beloved son, father, and friend. The circumstances leading up to the fatal shooting remain under active investigation by the Springfield Police Department.
