DECATUR, Ill. (WCIA) — Two people are dead after a series of five shootings within 24-hours this weekend.
A 33-year old man was shot and killed on North Morgan, near Marietta, about 1:30 Sunday afternoon. It’s being investigated as a homicide.
Police believe a 19-year old accidentally shot himself in the head. He was found sitting in his car about 2:45 pm, Sunday.
The first shooting, time-wise happened about 8:45 pm, Saturday, on West Sawyer, near Graceland. A 38-year old man was seriously hurt.
The second happened about 1 am, Sunday. A 16-year old was shot in the leg on Maffit Street.
The third happened about an hour later on North Morgan near Garfield. A home was hit at least five times by bullets. No one inside was hurt.
The fourth is the homicide and the fifth is the possible accidental shooting of the 19-year old.
Authorities have not said if any of the incidents are related.
