Wrongful death lawsuit alleges Decatur police pursuit that killed teen violated department policy

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in Morgan County Circuit Court by the Estate of 16-year-old Jaiden Rashad Dejarnett.
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One teen dead, another hurt after ‘targeted’ violence in Decatur Monday night: police

DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — A shooting incident left a 16-year-old dead and an 18-year-old hurt Monday night in Decatur. At this ...
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Decatur police program encourages teens to consider law enforcement careers

In his second year leading the Decatur Police Department’s Explorer program, Officer John Wellman said one of its goals is to ...

‘Bring closure to those affected’: Decatur Police seek tips in cold case

Nearly five years after a Decatur man was shot and killed in his vehicle, the Decatur Police Department is seeking the public ...
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Shooting in Decatur leaves one teen dead, one injured

On July 13, 2026, at approximately 9:32 p.m., the Decatur Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at a ...
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Police search for missing Decatur man last seen in April

Decatur Police are asking for help finding a 37-year-old man who hasn't been seen in more than two months. Jamie New from ...