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 1/24/22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On January 3rd 2022, at approximately 3:00P.M. Decatur Police responded to the intersection of N Water / E Waggoner in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed numerous shell casings scattered in the roadway. A short time after this shooting a gunshot victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening injury.
The investigation revealed a black colored Chevrolet Equinox was traveling North bound on Water Street. This Chevrolet Equinox was observed to have tinted windows and a gray colored rear bumper. A front seat passenger in this Equinox was observed leaning out the window holding two handguns when he began shooting at the victim’s vehicle. The Equinox was observed driving away from the crime scene N/B on Water Street towards Garfield.
The front seat passenger of the Equinox was described as a b/m, in his 20’s, with short hair.
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 1/3/22
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On September 19th, 2021 at approximately 3:20 A.M. Decatur police responded to the 1300 block of E Walnut in reference to a shooting. Officers arrived on scene and observed two individuals sitting in a parked vehicle who were shot. One of these two individuals would not survive their injuries.
Numerous arrests were made in this investigation however we need your help with one more. Bryan C. Mcgee B/M, 22yoa, 5’7” and 175 lbs is still outstanding and has multiple warrants for his arrest. One of these warrants is for first degree murder reference this incident.
To view a photo of Bryan, please click on the “Most Wanted” tab.
If you know the whereabouts of Bryan or 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 $1,000 for information that leads to an arrest on this homicide. Thank you.
Crime of the week 12/6/21
The Decatur Police Department needs your help in solving this week’s crime of the week.
On November 26th, 2021 Decatur Police responded to Wathan’s Auto Repair located at 3162 N Woodford in reference to a burglary. Officers arrived on scene and observed forced entry to the business. A cash register and an undisclosed amount of money was observed missing.
The investigation revealed a late 90’s to early 2000’s model gray colored Buick passenger car drove on the lot of the closed business. The Buick was occupied by a w/m who appears to be 30-40 years of age, 6’0”, 180lbs, with dark hair and a beard. The suspect was wearing a gray hooded shirt and sweats along with black colored gloves. The suspect appears to have a tattoo on the left side of his neck.
To view a photo of this suspect please go to decaturcrimestoppers.com and click on the wanted faces tab.
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 $500 or more for information that leads to an arrest on the crime of the week. Thank you.
