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Updated: December 13, 2012
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DECATUR -- Police are investigating a shooting death at Galloway Park at 271 S. 26th Street on Tuesday.  

Officers found a vehicle in the park with a dead body inside of it.  Investigators say the person suffered what appeared to be gunshot wounds.

Witnesses describe the suspects as:  
#1 white male 5'07 130lbs armed with a firearm
#2 white male 5'10 170lbs

Persons with information are asked to call the Decatur Police Department at 217-424-2734 or Crimestoppers at 423-TIPS.

 

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