News

Woman shot in Decatur while attending vigil

Photo: Capitol News Illinois


Decatur, IL (WAND) – A woman was shot while attending a candlelight vigil for a murder victim in Decatur Tuesday night, according to the Decatur Police Department.

Then police said during the shooting investigation a suspected drunk driver hit an unoccupied police car.

Decatur police said they were called shortly before 9 p.m. Thursday to North Church and West Johnson streets after someone heard gunfire. Police said they found a 48-year-old woman a couple of blocks away who had been shot.

The victim, according to police, had been driving to a vigil in the area for a recent homicide victim. Police said her car was shot while driving and she was hit in the leg. Her injuries are non-life threatening, according to police.

It’s not clear if she was targeted in the shooting.

A 54-year-old man died after being shot on North Church Street Monday. The shooting death in Decatur was one of several violent crimes over the Labor Day weekend in Decatur.

Police said while investigating the shooting, an unoccupied DPD police car was sideswiped by a vehicle that drove through the crime scene. Police said the are was taped off with crime scene tape. The 41-year-old driver was eventually stopped a few blocks away.

Police have not named the driver, but said the man is facing several charges including DUI, driving on a revoked license, and eluding police.

Recent Headlines

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members

Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years

Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.

2 days ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.