On November 2, 2015, Springfield, Missouri, police investigated the death of 38-year-old Jonathan L. McCrary after he was found deceased in the backyard of a West State Street residence. Officers had first responded about 8:25 a.m. following a 911 call reporting a disturbance. A heated argument over a financial dispute reportedly involved McCrary and his nephew; McCrary left but later returned to the property.

While officers were canvassing the neighborhood, they heard multiple gunshots from the house and returned to find McCrary suffering fatal gunshot wounds. An autopsy confirmed he was shot eight times, with wounds consistent with shots fired from both a distance and at close range. McCrary was reportedly unarmed when shot.

Police apprehended the suspect, Preston B. Watts, at the scene; he was armed and identified as the victim’s nephew and a resident of the home. Watts claimed he acted in self-defense after McCrary allegedly threatened him on returning. Prosecutors charged Watts with first-degree involuntary manslaughter, and the court later imposed probation. Does anyone have information about the dispute or that neighborhood on November 2, 2015?