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Lavelle C. Rose III

Death by Force
Case Description
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On April 17, 2023, at approximately 6:51 p.m., Springfield Police responded to reports of a shooting at the intersection of Forest Avenue and Calhoun Street in Springfield, Missouri. Upon arrival, officers discovered 18-year-old Lavelle C. Rose III, from East St. Louis, Illinois, deceased in the passenger seat of a vehicle, having sustained multiple gunshot wounds. The female driver, who also suffered gunshot injuries, was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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  • https://www.ky3.com: Police identify a teenager killed by gunfire in Springfield, Mo.
  • 94.7 Country: Deadly Shooting In West Springfield
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    Victim Details

    Lavelle C. Rose III

    Male

    Black / African American

    Springfield

    MO

    2023-04-17

    18

    Lavelle

    C. Rose III

    11/23/2025

    Forum Posts (3)
    Wow, the details of this case are truly chilling. I can't stop thinking about the bravery it must ha... ...Read More
    09/09/2024
    Hi everyone, I've been following the Springfield case and something that struck me was the bravery o... ...Read More
    02/03/2024
    It's truly unsettling to hear about the tragic case of Lavelle C. Rose III. Something that really st... ...Read More
    08/11/2023
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