Demetrius Desmond Maclin, 31, was found shot in a car at the intersection of West Grand Avenue and North Edward Street in Decatur, Illinois, and pronounced dead at the scene by the Macon County coroner on August 26, 2020. He is described as a playful person who loved spending time with his children, family and friends, and his death has deeply affected those who knew him.

A 28-year-old man, Delahn Amos, was arrested and charged with first-degree murder in connection with Maclin’s death; Amos was booked into the Macon County Jail on September 16, 2020, and pleaded not guilty on October 15, 2020. Amos was also charged with attempted murder in a separate incident that occurred the day after Maclin’s death, and was expected to return to court on November 4, 2020. The investigation identifies Amos as the primary suspect and remains active as evidence is gathered.

If anyone has information about Demetrius Maclin, his activities on August 26, 2020, or the events around West Grand Avenue and North Edward Street, please come forward.