Springfield police are investigating a heartbreaking murder-suicide that left two men dead inside a home on East Elm Street, marking the city’s fourth homicide investigation of 2026. The incident has sent shockwaves through the community, as neighbors try to understand how a welfare check turned into a deadly scene.

According to the Springfield Police Department, officers were called to 1229 E. Elm Street at 1:57 p.m. on January 29, 2026, to check on the wellbeing of a man reported to be suicidal. When officers arrived at the home, they immediately discovered a disturbing situation inside that required an intensive investigation.

Police found Ethan Mitchell, 25, deceased inside the residence with a gunshot wound. A second man, Devin Cogdill, 33, was also located inside the home suffering from gunshot wounds. Emergency responders rushed Cogdill to a nearby hospital with life-threatening injuries as officers secured the scene and began gathering evidence.

Despite efforts by medical staff, Cogdill later died at the hospital due to the severity of his injuries. Investigators from the Springfield Police Department Homicide Unit took over the case and worked to determine exactly what happened in the moments leading up to the shooting.

After reviewing the evidence, detectives concluded that Mitchell shot Cogdill and then turned the gun on himself. Police confirmed that Mitchell died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Authorities stated that there are no other suspects involved and that the incident appears to be isolated to the two men.

Both Mitchell and Cogdill were residents of Springfield, and police said their families have been notified of their deaths. Investigators have not released details about the relationship between the two men or what may have led to the violence, saying the case remains under investigation. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Springfield Police Department at 417-864-1810 or provide tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 417-869-TIPS (8477).