One man injured and one man in custody following late-night shooting in Macomb

Macomb Police say a shooting late on June 22nd in the 400 block of North Prairie Avenue left one adult man with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers found the victim after he fled to a nearby home for help. He was treated at the scene, stabilized at McDonough District Hospital, and transferred to a trauma center. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

Police identified the suspect as Decory Coleman Jr., who was later found inside an apartment at Prairie View Housing and arrested without incident. Authorities say Coleman has been charged with Unlawful Use of a Weapon, Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, and Aggravated Battery. During the investigation, officers recovered a firearm believed to have been used in the incident. Investigators say the victim and suspect knew one another, and based on the information gathered so far, the case appears to be isolated. Police say there is no ongoing threat to the public. The investigation remains focused on the circumstances surrounding the incident and the recovered firearm.

The Macomb Police Department was assisted by the McDonough County Sheriff’s Office, the McDonough County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Western Illinois University Office of Public Safety, and the Illinois State Police.