{"id":105715,"date":"2024-11-22T09:21:31","date_gmt":"2024-11-22T15:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/?p=105715"},"modified":"2024-11-22T09:21:31","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T15:21:31","slug":"105715","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/milesfortis.com\/?p=105715","title":{"rendered":""},"content":{"rendered":"

Man killed during attempted Decatur break-in<\/a><\/p>\n

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) \u2014 A break-in at a Decatur residence Monday evening left one dead and another injured.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

Emergency medical personnel took both to the Decatur Memorial Hospital, where the man succumbed to his injuries. The woman sustained \u201cnon-life-threatening injuries,\u201d according to Decatur Police.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

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.<\/p>\n

The family member, identified as a 48-year-old male, has a valid FOID card and active Concealed Carry License.<\/p>\n

Decatur Police and the Macon County State\u2019s Attorney are continuing with the investigation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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