Kayden Dorrell Morton, 23, was fatally shot at a residence at 902 North Glenn Avenue in Springfield, Missouri, on the evening of June 25, 2023. Officers were dispatched at approximately 5:42 p.m.; first responders found Morton with gunshot wounds and he was pronounced dead at the scene.

A lifelong Springfield resident and a 2018 Parkview High School graduate, Morton was remembered by his former coach as a talented, coachable football player well-liked by teammates. Friends and family described him as having a passion for history and science and as someone with a generous spirit. He is survived by his parents and siblings.

The Springfield Police Department opened a homicide investigation and said no suspect had been identified; detectives were canvassing for information and asking the public for tips. If anyone knew Kayden, was in the area of North Glenn Avenue on June 25, 2023, or has information that could help, please come forward.