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Authorities are trying to evict the tenants of 403 Orange St., a known "trouble spot" in the city's Forest Park section, Springfield police spokesman Sgt. John Delaney said. The address has been the scene of at least two known shootings, multiple large parties and numerous 911 calls, according to police.

(Dave Canton / The Republican)

SPRINGFIELD — City officials are taking aim at a nuisance house at 403 Orange St., the site of rowdy parties, numerous 911 calls and at least two shootings.

The latest incident happened about 4 a.m. Sunday, when a 26-year-old man was shot multiple times at the Forest Park "trouble spot," Springfield police spokesman Sgt. John Delaney said. The victim was in stable condition, he said.

As a result of the recent trouble, authorities are taking action against tenants of the Orange Street triple-decker between Palm and Claremont streets.

"The Springfield Police Department's Ordinance Unit has already done an inspection on the premises, along with Code Enforcement from the City of Springfield. The landlord/owner has been contacted and the city is working on getting the tenants evicted for keeping an unruly and unsafe dwelling," Delaney said.

Over the past several weeks, police officers have responded to numerous 911 calls at the Orange Street address, the scene of large parties and a previous shooting.

Early Sunday, Lt. Richard LaBelle was responding to another call when he heard gunfire near the address. He saw a dark-skinned male, possibly Hispanic, "firing his handgun over his shoulder" toward the house as he ran from the scene, Delaney said. The suspect, who was wearing a dark top and white pants, evaded capture.

Authorities are asking anyone with information about this crime to call the Springfield Police Detective Bureau at (413) 787-6355.

MAP showing approximate location of 403 Orange St. in city's Forest Park section: