By Free Republic | Created at 2024-11-23 13:32:14 | Updated at 2024-11-23 15:56:39
2 hours ago
IL: Man killed during attempted Decatur break-in
wcia.com ^ | November 19, 2024 | Heather Robinson
Posted on 11/23/2024 5:24:34 AM PST by marktwain
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A break-in at a Decatur residence Monday evening left one dead and another injured.
According to a release from the Decatur Police Department, around 7:38 p.m., officers responded to reports of a shooting at a home int he 2000 block of E. Damon Avenue. They found a 35-year-old male and 66-year-old female inside, both with gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel took both to the Decatur Memorial Hospital, where the man succumbed to his injuries. The woman sustained “non-life-threatening injuries,” according to Decatur Police.
Officers secured the crime scene at the residence before conducting a search of the property. Detectives recovered a handgun and four shell casings, which matched the caliber of the gun.
Witness statements and video surveillance footage indicated the woman was at her home when the man entered the property unlawfully. During this, a family member of the woman arrived at the home and encountered the man. He attempted to continue into the residence, when the family member shot at him with a handgun multiple times, striking him.
Further investigation revealed the man was on Mandatory Supervised Release through the Illinois Department of Corrections. He had no known association with the residence, Decatur Police added.
The family member, identified as a 48-year-old male, has a valid FOID card and active Concealed Carry License.
Decatur Police and the Macon County State’s Attorney are continuing with the investigation. Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division at 217-424-2734 or Crime Stoppers at 217-423-8477.
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Too bad one of the bullets hit the 66 year old woman, as well.
1 posted on 11/23/2024 5:24:34 AM PST by marktwain
To: marktwain
Sometimes the bag tears when you’re taking out the trash.
2 posted on 11/23/2024 5:30:10 AM PST by kiryandil (No one in AZ that voted for Trump voted for Gallego )
To: marktwain
Thanks for posting. Great news! Taxpayers don’t have to pay for the lodging and food for this scumbag. Civilization is free from this POS. HOORAY homeowner!
3 posted on 11/23/2024 5:31:11 AM PST by PGalt (Past Peak Civilization?)
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