Colton Lexus Convicted After Christmas Shooting | Springfield News

Colton Lexus, the self-proclaimed off-grid activist turned fugitive, has been convicted of aggravated battery and discharging a firearm after shooting a man through his apartment door on Christmas Day 2024 — now facing up to ten years in prison. Once hailed as a homeless solutions innovator with custom tiny homes, he clashed publicly with Springfield over zoning laws, livestreamed court battles, and even represented himself — all while appealing for funds and fighting multiple legal fronts. His defiant persona — charming, articulate, and unapologetic — masked motives still debated by the public. Now, behind bars, his dream of franchising off-grid living is buried under handcuffs and a jail cell. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e9f284b6ba3ea190