Decatur, Illinois — A Friday morning shooting in Decatur has claimed the life of a 27-year-old man, prompting a police investigation. Authorities confirmed that another individual has come forward, allegedly admitting to the shooting.
According to Decatur Police, officers responded around 10:57 a.m. to a report of gunfire near the intersection of Marietta Street and University Avenue. Upon arrival, they found a man suffering from at least one gunshot wound. Emergency personnel transported him to Decatur Memorial Hospital, where he was later pronounced dead.
Shortly after the incident, a 26-year-old man named Keishaun R. Thomas reportedly arrived at the police station with a family member. He provided a statement claiming to have shot the victim and indicated that he also fired at another person during a physical confrontation; however, that individual was unharmed.
Police stated that Thomas surrendered the firearm believed to have been used in the shooting. Both a valid Illinois Firearm Owner’s Identification (FOID) card and an active Concealed Carry License (CCL) were noted as associated with him. Following a consultation with the Macon County State’s Attorney’s Office, detectives reviewed surveillance footage and witness statements, leading to Thomas’s arrest on charges of aggravated discharge of a firearm concerning the second individual.
The investigation into the deadly shooting remains ongoing, with detectives actively seeking additional information. Authorities are urging anyone with knowledge about the incident to reach out to the Decatur Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division or contact Macon County Crime Stoppers.
As the investigation unfolds, officials will provide updates to the public. The community’s response to such violence is critical in fostering safety and ensuring justice is served.