The Decatur Police Department is seeking your assistance in locating Latonian D. Johnson, b/m, 5/11/1975. An arrest warrant has been issued for Johnson for First Degree Murder and two counts of Attempted Murder. Crime stoppers is offering a $5,000 reward for any tips that directly leads to the apprehension of Latonian D. Johnson, b/m, 5/11/1975 (Pictured below) who is wanted in relation to the stabbing homicide that occurred on 8/20/2025.
On August 20, 2025, at approximately 9:47 p.m., the Decatur Police Department responded to a report of an injured person at a residence in the 1900 block of E. Main Street. Upon arrival, officers located three victims suffering from apparent stab wounds. The victims were a 38-year[1]old female and her two children, ages 14 and 16.
During a confrontation which escalated into a physical altercation, Johnson produced a knife and began to stab the 38-year old female. Johnson also stabbed the two children as they attempted to help their mother. Johnson then fled the scene in his personal vehicle. The 38-year old female later died as a result of her injuries.
If you have any information about Latonian’s whereabouts please contact Crime Stoppers at 217-423-TIPS. You can also call the DPD Detective Bureau, (217) 424-2734, Det. Kaylor, (217) 542-3414 or Det. Hesse, (217) 542-3466.
