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Michael Anthony Newton

Case from Springfield, IL dated May 04, 2024

Victim Details

Michael Anthony Newton

Male

White / Caucasian

Springfield

IL

2024-05-04

33

Michael

Anthony Newton

07/08/2026

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On May 4, 2024, at approximately 2:50 p.m., the Sangamon County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting at a mobile home park in the 1000 block of North Edmond Street in Springfield, Illinois. The victim, identified as Michael Newton, a 33-year-old man from Springfield, suffered at least one gunshot wound to the neck.

Newton was taken by EMS to HSHS St. John’s Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at approximately 3:21 p.m. on the same day.

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  • Obituary for Michael Anthony Newton at Ruby Funeral Services & Crematories, Inc.
  • WAND-TV: Arrest made in connection with Springfield homicide
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