$1,000 reward offered for info about deadly Springfield shooting

SPRINGFIELD, Tenn. (WKRN) — Authorities are offering a cash reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest and/or conviction of the person(s) responsible for a February homicide in Springfield.

As News 2 previously reported, the Springfield Police Department responded to a crash in the 1100 block of Memorial Boulevard just after 2:45 a.m. on Feb. 17. When they arrived at the scene, officers said they discovered a man inside a vehicle who appeared to have a gunshot wound to his chest.

The man — identified by law enforcement as 30-year-old Jordan Dickerson of Springfield — was taken to TriStar Northcrest Emergency Room, where he later died from his injury.

During the investigation, police said they learned another man — a 39-year-old from Cedar Hill — suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his arm and was also taken to TriStar Northcrest for treatment.

In a statement sent to News 2 on Feb. 18, officials said, “The incident involving both gunshot wound victims is believed to be connected at this time and allegedly occurred in the parking lot of Sweetie’s Hookah Bar & Lounge located at 313 Memorial Blvd. Springfield, Tennessee.”

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Nearly two months later, on Friday, April 12, the City of Springfield shared a new statement, saying, “Officers responded to [Sweetie’s Hookah Bar and Lounge] at approximately 3:00 a.m. on February 17, 2024. During their investigation it was determined that the homicide was the result of an altercation that occurred outside the business shortly before closing.”

If you have any information about the deadly February incident, you are asked to contact Sgt. Lankford at the Springfield Police Department. You can remain anonymous by calling 615-84-8422, ext. 2235.

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