Decatur Police investigate 4 separate shootings, one fatal

DECATUR, Ill. (WAND)- The Decatur Police Department is investigating 4 separate shootings, one of them fatal, according to the department.

Decatur Police received a call about shots fired at 10 p.m. Saturday near the 700 block of West Grand Avenue.

As police responded to the scene, two Decatur residents arrived at a local hospital by private vehicle. A third victim, also a Decatur resident, was transported to the hospital by ambulance.

The victims were a 40-year-old man, 18-year-old man and 31-year-old female.

The 40-year-old man died from gunshot wounds, according to police. The Macon County Coroner identified the victim as Ernest Durham.

Durham died shortly after he arrived at the hospital, according to the coroner.

The other 2 victims were treated one is in critical condition, the other in stable condition. Police did not release any details about their injuries.

Additionally, police are investigating a shooting on N. Union Street. Police said 2 people were shot. Both have non-life threatening injuries.

There was also a shooting in 1700 block of E. Division. Decatur police said 1 person was shot. They have non-life threatening injuries.

Lastly, DPD said there were 2 victims at a business near the intersection of 22nd and E. Locust. One of the victims is in critical condition, the other has non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation of these shootings is on-going. Anyone with information should contact Decatur Police at 217-424-2736 or Crimestoppers at 217-423-8477.