Shell casings from a firearm obtained by the Springfield Police Department have been connected to two shootings in August 2024, authorities allege.

A federal grand jury indicted a man wanted for illegally possessing a stolen firearm that has been connected to two shootings in Springfield.

An affidavit filed with the original criminal complaint says on Aug. 23, 2024, Simmonds’ father went to the Springfield Police Department to turn in a 10mm semi-automatic pistol. The firearm was ...