Jefferson City, MO — The Missouri State Conference of the NAACP is devastated by the loss of another member of our community, Eric Spencer II. His death is a heartbreaking reminder of the toll that senseless violence takes on families and neighborhoods across Missouri.

“Shooting violence in Jefferson City is not normal and will not be tolerated by our community,” said Nimrod T. Chapel, Jr., President of the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP. “We mourn with the family of Eric Spencer II and extend our deepest condolences to all who are suffering from this tragedy.”

The Jefferson City Police Department has the responsibility to address crime and ensure public safety, and the NAACP awaits the results of the ongoing investigation. In the meantime, the organization joins the family in urging anyone who has information, video, or other evidence related to this shooting to come forward and share it — whether with the family, the NAACP, law enforcement, or another trusted community member.

About the Missouri State Conference of the NAACP The Missouri NAACP is dedicated to ensuring the political, educational, social, and economic equality of rights for all persons and to eliminating race-based discrimination. For more information or to report civil rights concerns, visit www.monaacp.org.