Update from SPD on Facebook:

"Over the weekend, officers made contact with several individuals wearing high-visibility vests standing on traffic islands and medians in north Springfield holding signs indicating they were collecting donations for the funeral of 15-year-old “Maryo.”

In recent months, these individuals have been seen at other intersections along Kearney, reportedly collecting funds for different juvenile funerals.
Not only are these types of activities in violation of Springfield city ordinances, but we would also like to remind the public that you should not give cash to any individual without verifying the cause."