The person at the center of this case
Cash Russell, 9 years old
Cold Case · Open
1 year waiting · since 2025
CASH RUSSELL
Justice for Cash Russell, 9 years old — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who fired the shots that killed Cash Russell and the two other victims at the Hoover Avenue residence?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence was recovered at the scene that could identify the shooter or shooters?
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clue
Lead #3What was the motive for the shooting—was it targeted violence or a broader incident?
On October 9, 2025, nine-year-old Cash Russell was killed in a shooting at a residence on Hoover Avenue in Springfield, Illinois; two other individuals were also found deceased at the scene. The shooter's identity and motive remain unknown, and the FBI is actively seeking public information to identify and prosecute those responsible. A $25,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction in this homicide.
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FBI Springfield Field Office and Sangamon County Sheriff's Office
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone witness the shooting or see suspicious activity near the residence on October 9, 2025?
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Source Narrative
Homicide Victim Springfield, Illinois October 9, 2025 The FBI's Springfield Field Office in Illinois is seeking information from the public regarding the death of 9-year-old Cash Russell. On October 9, 2025, law enforcement officials with the Sangamon County Sheriff's Office in Illinois responded to a shooting at a residence on Hoover Avenue in Springfield, Illinois.
Three individuals were found deceased at the residence including Cash Russell.
Timeline of Events
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2025-10-09
Shooting at residence
Law enforcement responded to a shooting at a residence on Hoover Avenue in Springfield, Illinois. Three individuals were found deceased at the scene, including 9-year-old Cash Russell.
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Case Information
Incident:October 9, 2025
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 9, 2025
Last Updated:October 21, 2026
Up to $25,000 Reward
For information leading to the resolution of this case