Gunman Opens Fire Inside Springfield Hotel Bar

A gunman opened fire inside a Springfield hotel bar and seriously injured one man. The shooting happened around 1:30 a.m. Friday at the Deluxe Inn on West North Street.

Springfield police believe Edward Crawford, 25, is the person responsible for pulling the trigger inside the crowded bar.

Authorities believe Crawford walked to the victim inside the bar and opened fire. The victim, William Blaine Lewis Sr., 31, was taken by ambulance to Community Hospital in Springfield.

Investigators said Lewis was shot several times and was immediately taken into surgery.

Police said Crawford casually walked out of the bar after the shooting. Investigators believe he may still be in the Springfield area.

If you have any information on the whereabouts of Crawford, contact Springfield police at (937) 324-7680.