James Nathaniel Nate Johnson, a 20-year-old African American man from Decatur, Illinois, was shot and killed on March 10, 2013. His death prompted a local investigation and a community response as family and friends gathered to mourn.

Authorities arrested James Chatman of Decatur in connection with the shooting. Chatman was charged with first-degree murder and unlawful possession of weapons by a felon; he waived a jury trial and chose a bench trial, where evidence was presented linking him to the shooting and resulting in a guilty verdict.

The case underscores the toll of gun violence on small communities and the legal process that followed this killing. If anyone knew Nate, saw him on March 10, 2013, or has information about the events leading to his death, please share what is known.