On October 7^th, 2020 at approximately 12:10PM Decatur Police were dispatched to the 1000 block of East Wood in reference to a shooting.  Officers arrived on scene and observed a crime scene.  A gunshot victim would later arrive at a hospital with a non-life threatening injury.  The victim had little information for police regarding the shooting.

Witnesses in the area describe seeing a b/m, wearing a red sweatshirt, committing the shooting.  There is evidence to suggest a blue colored Nissan Altima which was occupied by 3 b/m’s may also be involved. 

If you have any information regarding this shooting, 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.

 

The Decatur Police Department needs your helping in identifying the location of the suspect vehicle or its occupants in the photographs above.  This vehicle was involved in a shooting today (10/6/20), near Hess Park. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of this vehicle or any information regarding this shooting, please contact crime stoppers at 423-TIPS.  Crime stoppers would remind those calling that all information is completely anonymous.  

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 a shots fired call located in the 1100 Block of E Cantrell. 

On arrival, they located a gunshot victim, later identified as Christopher Stone who was deceased.  The investigation revealed Christopher was attending a gender reveal party when a driver in an older model Sedan rode by and committed the shooting.  The driver of this Sedan was last seen driving west on Cantrell after the shooting.    

Witnesses described the driver of the Sedan to be a b/m, thin build, wearing a bandana over his face.  No suspect has been 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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this weeks crime of the week.

On July 25^th, 2020 at approximately 7:00AM Decatur Police responded to Contractors Recycled Material; located at 2290 N Woodford, In reference to an aggravated robbery. 

Upon arrival officers spoke to two victims who advised they were robbed by a suspect who implied he had a gun.  The victim’s advised the suspect threatened each of their lives and forced them to hand over an undisclosed amount of money.  The suspect took the money as well as one of the victim’s vehicles and fled the area south on Woodford street prior to police arrival. This vehicle would later be recovered the following day in the 200 block of W Packard. No suspect has been identified

The victims described the suspect as a b/m, between 35-45 years of age, approximately 5’8” and 180lbs. The suspect was described by both victims to have a deep sounding voice. 

If you have any information regarding this incident, please contact the Decatur Police Criminal Investigations Division at (217)424-2734 or you may 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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week. 

On September 22, 2019 at approximately 1:35pm, Decatur Police Officers responded to a shots fired call located in the 900 block of N Morgan. 

On arrival, they located a gunshot victim, who was deceased.  The investigation revealed a passenger in a gold Colored Chevrolet Trailblazer committed the shooting.  Witnesses described the passenger of this Trailblazer to be a b/m wearing a mask.  No suspect was identified.   

If you have any information regarding this homicide, please call Crime Stoppers at 423-TIPS.  You can also contact Det. Hall directly at 542-3443.  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.

The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.

On August 17th, 2020 at approximately 9:20am, Decatur Police Officers responded to a shots fired call located in the 1300 block of East Walnut.

On arrival, they located a gunshot victim, inside a vehicle; who was deceased. The investigation revealed that the victim was traveling in this area when he was shot. Witnesses observed seeing a white colored SUV in the area prior to the shooting. 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.