SPRINGFIELD - Crime Stoppers of Sangamon & Menard Counties have increased the cash reward for information leading to an arrest or arrests in a 2003 double homicide.
Springfield police say they received two 9-1-1 calls on the evening of August 1, 2003, reporting that a female had been shot at 1315 East Cook Street. Firefighters and paramedics arriving at the scene say they found a female, identified as Shameka Wright, 23, who had sustained multiple wounds to her face and upper body.
Springfield police officers say they conducted a protective sweep of the crime scene, and found a male, identified as Jared Womack, dead in a bathtub from multiple gunshot wounds. Police say officers also found multiple shell casings at the crime scene, and police believe the crimes were committed by multiple assailants.
Crime Stoppers will pay $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in connection with this crime. If you have any information, your are urged to call Crime Stoppers at (217) 788-8427.
