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Is the Decatur Police Department retaliating against protesters?

A weekend incident is the latest in a string of arrests that have been made against protesters since the death of Stephen Perkins.

February 14, 2024

One officer charged with murder in the death of Steve Perkins

Marquette was arrested by the Morgan County Sheriff's Office and booked into the Morgan County Jail with a $30,000 bond.

January 8, 2024

ALEA completes investigation into Steve Perkins’s killing

The findings from ALEA’s investigation have been turned over to the Morgan County district attorney.

December 28, 2023

The citizens of Decatur deserve better answers in Perkins shooting

After months of stalling, Decatur leaders still haven't provided clear explanations for police actions that led to Steve Perkins' death.

December 15, 2023

Decatur fires 3 officers, suspends 4th in Perkins shooting

Decatur Mayor Tab Bowling announced police officers were terminated in the aftermath of the Stephen Perkins shooting.

December 8, 2023

Billboards put up in Montgomery to demand justice for Steve Perkins

Perkins was shot and killed by police on Sept. 29 in Decatur.

December 1, 2023

Something strange has happened in Decatur

In Decatur, the killing of a Black man by police has mattered to the entire community.

November 27, 2023

Decatur police admit error in Perkins statement; attorney says DPD action unlawful

Decatur chief admits that initial statement contained "misinformation," but did police violate state law by going to Perkins' home?

October 16, 2023

Stephen Perkins didn’t have a chance

Perkins was shot to death by a police officer on Sept. 29th in his own front yard.

October 12, 2023