Tragic Homicide-Suicide at Nokomis Dollar General Store: Summer Eller Found Dead

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Nokomis Police are investigating a tragic homicide-suicide at the Dollar General store on Spruce St. A 22-year-old employee, Summer Eller, was found dead from a gunshot wound, while Jason Devaisher, 46, was discovered with a self-inflicted gunshot wound and later died in the hospital. Devaisher was identified as Eller’s estranged boyfriend. The incident occurred just before closing time, with Devaisher confronting Eller before taking his own life. The Dollar General store was previously a Kroger, which closed in 2021. Nokomis, located 55 minutes southeast of Springfield, is shocked by this heartbreaking event. For more information, contact Steven Spearie at sspearie@sj-r.com.

Nokomis Police Investigate Tragic Homicide-Suicide at Dollar General Store

Authorities in Nokomis, a small town located 55 minutes southeast of Springfield in Montgomery County, are currently investigating a heartbreaking incident that occurred at the Dollar General store on 415 N. Spruce St. on Friday night.

According to reports from the Nokomis Police, officers responded to the scene just after 10 p.m. to find a devastating scene. Summer Eller, a 22-year-old employee of the store, was discovered dead from an apparent gunshot wound. Police Chief Talon Burton confirmed this in a recent news release.

Additionally, officers found Jason Devaisher, 46, inside the store. Devaisher had suffered a self-inflicted gunshot wound and was rushed to the hospital, where he tragically succumbed to his injuries.

Tragic Relationship Dynamics Unveiled

A preliminary investigation revealed that Devaisher was Eller’s estranged boyfriend. It is believed that he entered the store just before closing time, confronted Eller, and fatally shot her before turning the gun on himself.

The Dollar General store where the incident took place was previously a Kroger, which closed its doors in 2021. The sudden and violent events that unfolded within the store have left the community in shock and mourning.

As the authorities continue their investigation into this tragic homicide-suicide, the Nokomis Police Department is urging anyone with information to come forward and assist in shedding light on the circumstances surrounding this heartbreaking incident.

Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and loved ones of both Summer Eller and Jason Devaisher during this difficult time. The entire community of Nokomis is coming together to support one another and seek solace in the face of such a devastating loss.

For any further updates on this developing story, please stay tuned to local news outlets and the Nokomis Police Department’s official channels. Let us all come together in unity and strength as we navigate through this challenging time as a community.

Contact Steven Spearie: 217-622-1788; sspearie@sj-r.com; X, twitter.com/@StevenSpearie.