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Teenager identified in North Pine Street shooting, autopsy scheduled today
DECATUR, Ill. (WICS) — The name of the teenager involved in the North Pine Street shooting in Decatur has now been released following his death. Amarion C. Gray, 19, of Decatur, was pronounced dead at Decatur Memorial Hosptial Emergency room on July 18 at 12:36 a.m. Gray was apparently...
Second 14-year-old arrested in murder of 63-year-old Decatur man
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - A second 14-year-old boy has been arrested and charged with first degree murder in connection with the death of a 63-year-old Decatur man. DPD arrested this teen Wednesday on charges of first-degree murder and attempted criminal sexual assault. The juvenile is being detained at the Peoria...
Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week: Unauthorized use of debit and LINK cards
Springfield, IL (CAPITOL CITY NOW) – Unauthorized use of debit and LINK cards is this week’s Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week. On May 4th, the victim reported his wallet was lost while fishing near Bridgeview Beach House at Lake Springfield. Four days later, a white male and female used the victim’s LINK card at Save A Lot on East Clear Lake. Use of a debit card was also attempted in Decatur.
10 years for arsonist who set fire inside Target store in the Loop
CHICAGO — A Decatur man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for intentionally setting fire to the bedding section at a Target store in the Loop. Ronald Langley, 26, pleaded guilty to arson in exchange for the sentence from Judge Timothy Joyce. Officials said that Langley entered...
50 years since deadly rail explosion in Decatur
DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Fifty years ago this week, a massive explosion at the Norfolk and Western railroad yard staggered the Decatur community. The devastation began before dawn on July 19, 1974, when a tank car carrying isobutane slammed into a boxcar and had its tanker punctured. The escaping gas created a vapor that was then ignited by a spark.
OKO, Pain2Peace, Skywalker Outreach to host youth basketball tournament for victims of gun violence
July 17, 2024 – Old King’s Orchard, Pain2Peace and Sky walker Outreach, will host “Ball 4 Victims”, a 3 on 3 youth basketball tournament, on August 3rd & 4th to remember and honor victims of gun violence. Registration to play in the event is free open...
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