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A 20-year-old man was injured in a Labor Day shooting in Decatur, roughly six hours prior to another fatal shooting occurring less than three miles away.

According to Police Lieutenant Adam Jahraus, on September 1, officers were dispatched to the vicinity of 16th and Lawrence Streets at 5:45 p.m. following reports to the Decatur Police Department of a shooting incident.

Upon arrival, officers discovered a 20-year-old man on a sidewalk with a gunshot wound to his right leg. He was transported to a nearby hospital, and his injury is considered non-life-threatening.

Police also found a used shell casing at the scene. No arrests have been made at this time.

Anyone with further information regarding this shooting is encouraged to contact the Decatur Police Department at 217-424-2734 or Macon County Crime Stoppers at 217-423-8477.

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