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Chicago teen fatally shot outside Decatur graduation party

WJBD Staff
Aug 1, 2022 | 8:31 AM

DECATUR, Ill. (AP) — A 14-year-old girl from Chicago has been killed outside a graduation party in Decatur. Three more people were injured early Sunday. The Macon County coroner identified the victim as T’Earra Moore. People were leaving the party around 2 a.m. when shots were fired in the parking lot. The girl was struck and later collapsed outside a nearby business. Decatur police are urging the public to call (217) 424-2734 with any tips.

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