Trial date set against man accused of shooting Decatur officer

MACON COUNTY, Ill. (WAND) - A trial date is set for the man accused of shooting a Decatur Police Officer in January 2022. 

Joseph Williams, 24, is facing charges of attempted murder of a peace officer, possession of a machine gun by a felon, aggravated discharge of a firearm and other charges in Macon County. 

On Wednesday, both sides announced they were prepared to go to trial.

Williams is accused of firing one gunshot at a Decatur Police officer, which hit a tension pole of a fence. That pole fragmented and a fragment hit the officer, causing injuries to their face and left shoulder, according to police. 

Williams has chosen to represent himself during his criminal proceedings. 

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There will be a final pre-trial hearing on Friday. 

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