Colton Lexus Convicted After Christmas Shooting | Springfield News

Springfield News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 2, 2026 · 1m

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…