Corey Laster, 33, was shot and killed in Decatur, Illinois on September 22, 2019. Born August 3, 1986, he was remembered as a devoted family man who loved life, family and cars, and as a student of Decatur Public Schools who competed in baseball and track.

According to the Macon County Coroner Michael Day, Laster died from massive internal injuries after being shot in the back; he also sustained a superficial gunshot wound to the leg. The Decatur Police Department opened an investigation and, as of this report, no arrests or suspects have been publicly identified.

His death left six children and a large extended family grieving. If anyone has information that could help the investigation, please contact the Decatur Police Department.