Decatur police activity (12/5)

Decatur police on the scene at Sportsmans Park Dec. 5 (WAND photo)

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - An 18 year old is dead after a shooting at a park off East Lost Bridge Park in Decatur Friday afternoon. 

Police were called to a reported shooting around 4:15 p.m. at Sportsmans Park near Lake Decatur.

The teen was taken to Decatur Memorial Hospital and died.

DPD said, after an investigation, police arrested 23 year old Joshua Gregg in connection to the shooting.

He was taken into custody in Shelbyville. 

He is facing charges of involuntary manslaugher and unlawful use of a weapon.

Despite the arrest, Decatur Police are asking for more information. If you know anything contact Criminal Investigation Division at 217-424-2734.

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