Springfield, Illinois – In a tragic incident, 29-year-old Telley Palmer from Columbus, Ohio, was fatally shot on the morning of September 29, 2024.
The Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, confirmed that Palmer was transported to Springfield Memorial Hospital following a shooting that occurred in the 400 block of South Illinois Street.
Despite emergency medical intervention, Palmer was pronounced dead shortly after his arrival at 3:35 a.m.
An autopsy was performed the next day, which revealed that Palmer died from multiple gunshot wounds.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing, with the Springfield Police Department and the Sangamon County Coroner’s Office leading efforts to determine the events that led to the shooting.
Authorities are urging anyone with relevant information to come forward as detectives continue to piece together details surrounding the case.
Condolences poured in for Palmer on social media, with the community expressing shock and grief over the tragic loss.
As the investigation progresses, further updates will be shared by local officials.