Springfield police are investigating the city’s tenth homicide of 2025 after a man was found fatally shot outside an apartment building early Tuesday morning.
Delquan Scott Springfield MO Shooting: New Dad Killed, Deandre Jonas Charged for Murder
Officers responded to the 324 E. Montclair apartment complex at approximately 7:10 a.m. on Nov. 18, 2025, following a report of a shooting. When they arrived, officers discovered Delquan Scott, 21, of Springfield, deceased outside the building. His family has been notified.
Police identified Deandre Jonas, 23, also of Springfield, as the suspect. Jonas was arrested at the scene and later booked into the Greene County Jail. According to investigators, Scott and Jonas were known to each other. Police have not yet released details surrounding the events that led to the shooting.
Delquan Scott Springfield MO Shooting: New Dad Killed, Deandre Jonas Charged for Murder
The Springfield Police Department says the case will be forwarded to the Greene County Prosecutor’s Office for formal charges.
Victim Remembered as a New Father
Friends and relatives say Scott had recently become a father and was devoted to his young child. News of his death has left loved ones and community members grieving the loss of a young life with a promising future.
Investigation Ongoing
Detectives continue to gather information and process evidence. A motive has not been confirmed, and investigators are urging anyone with knowledge about the incident to come forward.
Those with information can contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810. Anonymous tips may be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477).
This remains an active investigation.
