A man has been arrested in the connection with a shooting on July 12 that left one 18 year old woman with a gunshot wound to her back.
Deputies found five 9mm shell casings in the intersection of North Wesley Street and Enos Avenue. Witnesses told Deputies the suspect was walking in the area and became involved in an argument with people riding in the victim’s vehicle.
The suspect then drew a handgun and fired at the vehicle before the vehicle sped away.
The Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s Office issued an arrest warrant for 19 year old Malachi J. Collier of Springfield. Collier has been charged with a number of firearm related offenses.
Yesterday (Tues) Collier was taken into custody by members of the United States Marshal Service Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force. Collier was in possession of a stolen handgun and may face additional charges related to the stolen firearm.