Cheyenna Decker, 23, was found shot to death in her Colchester, Illinois, apartment complex on January 21, 2025. Authorities believe she was killed the night before, January 20, and her body was discovered by her mother after Decker failed to respond to phone calls. An autopsy confirmed a gunshot wound as the cause of death; officials have not disclosed how many times she was shot.

The McDonough County Sheriff’s Office and Colchester Police launched a homicide investigation and asked residents to check security camera footage for suspicious activity between 10:00 p.m. on January 20 and the early hours of January 21, specifically seeking footage from North Coal Street, North Elizabeth Street, and the victim’s apartment complex. Multiple agencies, including the Illinois State Police, have taken part in the inquiry. No suspects have been publicly identified, and investigators say they do not believe there is an ongoing threat to the community. A $10,000 reward is being offered for information leading to an arrest and conviction.

If anyone saw unusual activity near those streets or the apartment complex that night, or has information that could help the investigation, please contact the McDonough County Sheriff’s Office or Macomb Area Crime Stoppers.