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2021 City News Releases

Posted on: November 12, 2021

Mayor Ken McClure issues statement regarding Thursday night incident

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Mayor Ken McClure issues statement regarding Thursday night incident

“Last evening our Springfield Police Officers and a Springfield-Greene County Park Ranger were put in harm’s way, responding to a disturbance call. My heart goes out to the ranger and the SPD officers involved in the incident. I am extremely proud of the work our public safety personnel do every day.”

- Springfield Mayor Ken McClure

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For more information, contact Cora Scott at 417-380-3352 or [email protected].


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