Shatia S. Brooks was 33 and pregnant when she was found dead at her home on the 1400 block of East Hickory Street in Decatur, Illinois, on October 23, 2020. The Macon County Coroner, Michael E. Day, ruled the cause of death a penetrating gunshot wound to the head that involved the skull and brain; the coroner’s report also notes the death of her unborn son.

Investigators say the shots were fired from outside the residence, and police opened a homicide investigation after responding early that morning. Detectives collected evidence and conducted interviews, but no arrests have been announced and no suspects have been publicly identified.

Shatia’s family described her as someone who loved music, painting, drawing and cooking. The community has called for information to help solve the case. If anyone has relevant information about the shooting on October 23, 2020, please contact the Decatur Police Department.