Sangamon County Judge Dismissed Murder Charges Against Allin
The legal case against Morgan C. Allin regarding a 2019 shooting death in Springfield has been formally dropped.
Updated on Sept. 28, 2026 in Crime — General
A Sangamon County judge dismissed three counts of first-degree murder against Morgan C. Allin. The charges stemmed from the 2019 death of 45-year-old Joseph M. Sommer II in Springfield.
Why it matters
The dismissal marks a resolution to legal proceedings that began following the discovery of the victim at a residence on North 7th Street. The court's decision concludes the state's case against the defendant.
A Sangamon County Grand Jury originally indicted Morgan C. Allin on three counts of first-degree murder. All charges have now been dropped in the case involving the death of 45-year-old Joseph M. Sommer II.
The players
Morgan C. Allin
The individual who faced first-degree murder charges that were subsequently dismissed by a judge.
Joseph M. Sommer II
The 45-year-old victim whose death led to the criminal investigation in Springfield.
Springfield Police Department
The local agency that responded to the residence on North 7th Street and conducted the initial investigation.
The details
The Springfield Police Department initiated the investigation after discovering the victim, who had sustained a single gunshot wound to his upper body, on the 1600 block of North 7th Street. Following the investigation, authorities had previously arrested and indicted the defendant in the matter.
Timeline
April 29, 2019: Joseph M. Sommer II died.
November 8: Morgan C. Allin was arrested for murder.
Legal Context
This case follows the standard procedural framework established by the 2026 Sangamon County judicial dismissal protocols for handling contested indictments. The outcome reflects the conclusion of a long-standing criminal proceeding within the local court system.
The formal dismissal of these charges closes a high-profile criminal investigation for the Springfield community. No further security advisories or police actions are pending regarding this specific case.
The takeaway
The court's decision to drop the charges against the defendant brings finality to the legal process for all parties involved. This outcome illustrates the final stage of a criminal case when the prosecution is unable to proceed.
Further reading
For more information on legal proceedings in the area, visit Crime — General.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WRSP.
