SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — A 22-year-old Springfield man, Codey Martinez, was killed in an overnight shooting early Sunday morning, marking the city’s ninth homicide investigation of 2026, according to the Springfield Police Department.
Police said officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 200 block of East Montclair at approximately 2:20 a.m. on September 20, 2026.
When officers arrived, they found Martinez suffering from a gunshot wound. Despite the emergency response, Martinez was pronounced dead at the scene.
His family has since been notified of his death.
Suspect Arrested in Ozark County
Following the shooting, detectives with the Springfield Police Department launched an investigation and worked to identify a person believed to be responsible.
Investigators subsequently identified a suspect who was later arrested by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Troop G, in Ozark County, Missouri.
Authorities have not released additional information about the suspect or publicly detailed the circumstances that led investigators to the arrest.
The arrest represents a significant development in the investigation, although detectives continue working to establish the full circumstances surrounding Martinez’s death.
No Threat to the Public
Police said there is no ongoing threat to the public associated with the incident.
The investigation remains active as detectives continue gathering evidence and working to determine what led to the fatal shooting.
Investigators may also be working to establish a detailed timeline of the events before officers arrived at the East Montclair location.
Springfield’s Ninth Homicide Investigation of 2026
Martinez’s death is being investigated as Springfield’s ninth homicide case of 2026, according to police.
Each homicide investigation requires detectives to reconstruct the circumstances surrounding the death, identify potential witnesses, document evidence and determine whether additional people may have information relevant to the case.
Authorities have not released a possible motive in Martinez’s killing.
Family Notified
The death of Martinez has left his family and loved ones grieving as investigators continue working on the case.
Police have not released additional information about Martinez beyond his age and Springfield residency.
As the investigation progresses, authorities may provide further information about the circumstances of the shooting and the suspect’s arrest.
Police Ask for Information
Springfield police are asking anyone who may have information about the shooting to come forward.
Investigators are particularly interested in information that could help establish what happened in the 200 block of East Montclair around the time of the shooting.
Anyone with information can contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810.
Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477) or through the department’s online tip system.
The investigation remains ongoing.
This is a developing story. Additional information may be released as investigators continue their work.
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