Crime of the Week
Crime of the Week 4/21/25
The Decatur Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in solving this week’s Crime of the Week.
On April 13, 2025, officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 1300 block of North Gulick Avenue. Upon arrival, officers located numerous shell casings at the intersection of North Gulick and West Center Street, as well as a vehicle that had been struck by gunfire near the scene.
During the investigation, officers spoke with several residents in the area and obtained descriptions of two suspects:
- Suspect 1: Described as a dark-skinned Black male, approximately 16 years old, between 5’6” and 5’7” tall with a thin build. He was last seen wearing thin glasses and a black hooded sweatshirt.
- Suspect 2: Described as a light-skinned Black male, also approximately 16 years old, between 5’8” and 5’9” tall with a thin build. He was reportedly wearing a dark ski mask and dark-colored clothing.
Prior to the incident, both suspects were observed walking with two light-skinned Black females, also believed to be around 16 years of age.
If you have any information regarding this shooting, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week.
Past Crimes of the Week
Crime of the week 8-8-22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 31st, 2022 at approximately 2:00A.M. Decatur police responded to 2882 N Dineen in reference to a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located a deceased 14-year-old juvenile with an apparent gunshot wound. Three additional gunshot victims were transported to Decatur Memorial Hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Numerous shell casings were recovered, and several individuals have been interviewed reference this incident.
The Decatur Police believe there are several more witnesses who observed or have information regarding this homicide. The Police Department is asking these witnesses to come forward. You can contact Det. St. Pierre or Det. Wrigley of the juvenile investigations at 217-424-2738. If you wish to remain anonymous you may also call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. Crime stoppers will pay a cash reward of up to $2,500 if the information you provide leads to an arrest for this crime.
Crime of the Week 8-1-22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 24th, 2022, at approximately 3:45 P.M. Decatur police responded to the 1100 block of E Leafland in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed an individual with injuries to his hand and arm from gun fire.
Officers spoke to the victim who advised he was walking in the street when he heard 3–4-gun shots coming from the north. After the shots were fired, the victim felt pain in his hand and arm and realized he was injured. The victim had no suspect information.
Officers spoke to numerous individuals on scene who heard the shooting but had no other relevant information.
If you have any information regarding this shooting, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
Crime of the week 7-18-22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On July 13th at approximately 2:00 P.M. Decatur Police responded to St. Mary’s Hospital in reference to a gunshot victim who just arrived. This victim was a 12-year-old who had life threatening injuries.
Through an investigation, officers were able to determine the shooting occurred near the intersection of E William / N East Street. Numerous shell casings along with a building that had damage by gun fire were observed near this intersection.
If you have any information regarding this shooting, please call Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You do not have to give your name. Crime Stoppers will pay $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
