Crime of the Week
Crime of the week 2-20-23
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On February 6th, 2023, at approximately 11:15 P.M. Decatur Police were dispatched to a residence in the 500 block of South 19th Street in reference to a homicide.
Officers arrived at the house and observed a victim in the bedroom with multiple gun-shot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced deceased.
A witness inside the house informed police four armed individuals, dressed in all black, forced their way inside the residence and shot the victim. These individuals then left the residence in an unknown direction.
If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $2,500 for information that leads to an arrest on this homicide. Thank you.
Past Crimes of the Week
News Release 01/17/20
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 5, 2018 at approximately 12:39am, Decatur Police Officers responded to shots fired in the 1200 block of East Whitmer.
On arrival, they located a gunshot victim laying in the driveway of 1245 E Whitmer St., who was deceased. The investigation revealed that the victim was attending a large party at the residence and was shot in the driveway. No suspect was identified.
If you have any information regarding this homicide, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
News Release 12/13/19
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On September 14, 2019 at approximately 5:00pm, Decatur Police Officers responded to 1145 E. Cantrell St., in reference to a gunshot victim.
On arrival, officers determined that the victim had been taken to St. Mary’s and the victim was deceased.
Officers interviewed witnesses who advised, a suspect in all Black clothing with goggle like glasses over his eyes shot the victim. Witnesses told officers that the suspect was driving a Gold four door sedan and fled West on Cantrell St., after shooting the victim.
If you have any information regarding this homicide, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
News Release 10/22/19
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On 10/20/19, at approximately 1:48 AM, Decatur Police Officers responded to a person shot at 1403 East Wellington Way.
Upon arrival, they discovered that the victim was shot in the arm by an unknown suspect. The victim was approached by several suspects outside in the parking lot when he heard a loud bang and realized he had been shot in the arm. The suspects then fled the scene prior to police arrival.
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this crime. If you have any information regarding this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 dollars or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
