Shawntel Howze Jr, a 16-year-old from Springfield, Illinois, was fatally shot in the head on the evening of August 10, 2022, in the 2200 block of East Cedar Street. Known as Man-Man, he played basketball, football and ran track, and was active mentoring younger children and participating on youth sports teams. He was taken to Memorial Medical Center and pronounced dead; the Sangamon County Coroner, Jim Allmon, ruled the death a homicide from a gunshot wound.

The Springfield Police Department and the Coroner’s Office opened an investigation. As of the latest update, no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified and authorities continue to seek leads. The family and community remember Shawntel for his energy, his commitment to kids and his athletic promise.

If anyone knew Shawntel or has information about what happened on East Cedar Street that night, please come forward with tips.