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SPRINGFIELD POLICE DEPARTMENT

CITY OF SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS

Kenny Winslow
Chief of Police

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 23, 2017


Contact: Deputy Chief Dennis Arnold, 217-788-8305
dennis.arnold@springfield.il.us

Statement Regarding Todays States Attorneys Decision


The Springfield Police Department has issued the following statement regarding todays
decision announced by States Attorney John Milhiser.

The Springfield Police Department would like to thank the community for their support and
patience during the Illinois State Police (ISP) investigation of the officer involved shooting that
occurred on January 23, 2017. We appreciate the ISP and States Attorneys time and
professionalism as a full and thorough investigation was conducted into this tragic incident.

The department expresses our heartfelt thoughts and prayers to the Rogers family.

We continue to support Officer Shea and his family as he remains on leave while still
recovering from injuries sustained from the incident.

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800 E. MONROE STREET | SPRINGFIELD, ILLINOIS 62701 | (217) 788-8360 | FAX (217) 788-8310

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