Springfield man arrested in connection with Sept. 20 shooting death

A Springfield man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the death of 22-year-old Codey Martinez on Sept. 20, according to the Springfield Police Department. This is Springfield's ninth homicide investigation in 2026. Christian Blackwell, 24, was arrested Sept. 20 by the M

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A Springfield man has been arrested and charged with second-degree murder following the death of 22-year-old Codey Martinez on Sept. 20, according to the Springfield Police Department.

This is Springfield's ninth homicide investigation in 2026.

Christian Blackwell, 24, was arrested Sept. 20 by the Missouri State Highway Patrol in Ozark County and was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action. Blackwell is being held at the Greene County Jail without bond.

At 2:20 a.m. Sept. 20, SPD responded to the report of a shooting in the 200 block of East Montclair Street, according to SPD, and found Martinez, who had been shot. Martinez died at the scene.

Detectives continue to investigate this incident and ask anyone with information to contact

the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or to send an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or online at p3tips.com.

This article originally appeared on Springfield News-Leader: Springfield man arrested in connection with Sept. 20 shooting death