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Springfield man charged with murder for Monday shooting death

Springfield man charged with murder for Monday shooting death

Rod White, 57, is charged with first degree murder October 6, 2025. Photo: Sangamon County


Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – A Springfield man is now facing murder charges after being arrested Monday following a shooting death.

Springfield Police say after being arrested on unrelated charges Monday, Rod White, 57, is now charged with first degree murder, possession of a weapon by a felon, and possession of a weapon by a repeat felony offender.

Springfield Police say officers were called to a home around 5:45 a.m. Monday near 12th and Kansas on the city’s east side.

The Sangamon County Coroner pronounced Sean Campbell, 54, dead at the scene.  An autopsy confirms Campbell died from a gunshot wound.

Court records in White’s case are not yet available, and no other details have been released.  He remains held in the Sangamon County Jail.

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