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This just in… Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin found dead

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* 10:15 am - The SJ-R’s website is down, but this is what is appearing on Bing News…

Springfield police are at a reported shooting at 2604 Apple Creek Drive. Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin lives at 2604 Apple Creek Drive. He did not show up for a court-ordered appearance this morning in a pending estate case involving his late cousin.

I’m hearing the worst. More later.

This was posted moments before the above story…

The judge overseeing a probate case involving the estate of Springfield Mayor Tim Davlin’s cousin this morning removed Davlin as administrator of the estate after he failed to show up for a court hearing.

I’m told the mayor apparently committed suicide.

* 10:35 am - SJ-R…

Sources have confirmed that Davlin was found dead of a gunshot wound this morning.

It was reported at 9:10 a.m.

A news conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. in the office of Police Chief Rob Williams.

* 10:41 am - The Springfield police are not commenting on anything other than that Mayor Davlin is dead. The Illinois State Police have been asked to take control of the investigation.

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* WTAX

* Jayette Bolinski

* SJ-R

Bolinski has also confirmed that Mayor Davlin shot himself.

* Mayor pro tempore Ward 3 Ald. Frank Kunz will take over as acting mayor until a new mayor is named within 60 days.

* From the governor…

“Today’s news of the death of Mayor Tim Davlin is truly a tragedy. Tim was a great public servant who loved Springfield and its people. The city of Springfield is a better place because of his leadership. As Mayor, Tim led the community through some of its most difficult times and worked hard to revitalize the city. He was not only a champion for Springfield, but also for the entire state, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. My thoughts and prayers are with the Davlin family during this most difficult time.”

posted by Rich Miller
Tuesday, Dec 14, 10 @ 10:16 am

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