Up next
Author
Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp


DECAUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A 14-year-old boy was shot in Decatur after getting off the bus on Thursday.

The Decatur Police Department said the shooting happened in the area of North Oakland Ave. and West View St. around 4:50 p.m.

Police said the teenager and a friend had gotten off the bus at the same time as another girl. The older brother of the girl thought they were following her, and began to argue with the two.

More people started to show up, police said, and the argument escalated. Another female arrived, pulled out a gun, and fired three rounds, according to police.

The 14-year-old suffered non-life-threatening injuries according to police. The house that the argument took place in front of showed evidence of gunfire, but no one inside was injured. No arrests have been made at this time.

Police are still investigating. Anyone with additional information is asked to call the Decatur Police Department at 217-424-2734. To make an anonymous tip, call the Macon County Crime Stoppers at 217-423-8477.

Share and Follow
FacebookXRedditPinterestWhatsApp
You May Also Like
Mexico's president joins ARMY fan base in BTS concert push

Mexican President Embraces ARMY Fandom, Advocates for BTS Concert in Mexico

MEXICO CITY – The buzz around BTS’s forthcoming concerts in Mexico has…
Japanese court orders Pyongyang to pay damages to survivors of deceptive repatriation program

Japanese Court Demands Pyongyang Compensate Victims of Misleading Repatriation Scheme

TOKYO – In a landmark ruling on Monday, a Japanese court held…
Icy conditions leaves thousands without power across Southwest Virginia

Southwest Virginia Power Outage: Icy Weather Plunges Thousands into Darkness

ABINGDON, Va. (WJHL) — On Sunday night, over 15,000 homes and businesses…
Storm causes most flight cancellations since pandemic, hits Savannah

Severe Storm Triggers Record-Breaking Flight Cancellations in Savannah: Largest Disruption Since Pandemic

SAVANNAH, Ga. — Savannah may not be blanketed in snow or grappling…
Judge set to hear arguments on Minnesota's immigration crackdown after fatal shootings

Minnesota’s Immigration Crackdown: Judge to Weigh In After Tragic Shootings

MINNEAPOLIS – A pivotal legal showdown is set for Monday as a…
Mysterious dark matter may be better understood through a new map of far-off galaxies

New Galactic Map Sheds Light on the Enigma of Dark Matter

NEW YORK – A groundbreaking map offering a detailed view of galaxies…
Ferry with more than 350 people sinks in the southern Philippines leaving at least 15 dead

Tragic Ferry Incident in Southern Philippines Claims at Least 15 Lives, Over 350 Passengers Aboard

MANILA – A tragic incident struck the southern Philippines early Monday when…
CRR Week is coming to an end but the message carries on in Champaign

Celebrate Resilience: How Champaign Continues to Embrace Community Risk Reduction Beyond CRR Week

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — This week, the national spotlight is on community…