Springfield man charged in slaying outside Wet Bar

A Springfield man has been charged with first degree murder in connection with the Aug. 8 shooting death of Dearius Jones outside of Wet Bar nightclub in downtown Springfield.Jonathan Austin, 26, was charged with seven felony counts, including four counts of first degree murder, a count of unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon and a count of possession of a weapon by a gang member, according to the Sangamon County State’s Attorney’s office.The charges […]