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Decatur man found guilty for murder in 2021 shooting
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A Decatur man was found guilty in court Thursday for a 2021 shooting. Court records show Dreylynn O’Neal was convicted by a jury in the murder of Demeshiona Fonville, as well as in attempted murder. The shooting happened in Sept. 2021, where Decatur Police found two 17-year-olds shot in the head […]
Statement describes deadly fight between Hervey City tow owner, accused killer
HERVEY CITY, Ill. (WCIA) — A sworn affidavit released by law enforcement is revealing more information, including a detailed description of events, about the shooting in Hervey City on Monday that left a tow business owner dead. The affidavit says that the shooting at Five Star Auto Sales happened during a physical struggle between Gregory […]
Part of Route 51 to be named in honor of teens killed in crash
ASSUMPTION, Ill. (WCIA) — A part of Route 51 will be named to honor two teenagers who lost their lives to a car crash in 2022. 16-year-old Conner Rowcliffe and 15-year-old Keegan Virden were killed in a car accident at the intersection of US Route 51 and Leafland Ave. on the way to lift weights […]
Motorcycle, car crash leaves Mt. Zion teenager with life-threatening injuries
DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — One teenager is suffering life threatening injuries after a collision between their motorcycle and a car Friday night. Decatur Police were dispatched to the scene around 11:15 p.m. at the 2500 block of N 22nd St. Initial investigations revealed that the motorcycle, a black 2006 BMW, was heading south. The car, […]
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