Amanda C. Carter, 34, of Decatur, Illinois, died on November 28, 2023, from a single gunshot wound to the head at her home in the 300 block of W Burtschi Court. Officers answered a 911 call shortly before 6 p.m. and found Carter inside the residence; detectives subsequently interviewed people and processed the scene.

Two people were arrested following the investigation. Ezekiel D. Gray, 22, was booked into the Macon County Jail on a charge of involuntary manslaughter. Quentrell D. Bank, 30, of Decatur, was arrested on a charge of concealment of a homicidal death but was cited and released on that charge under the Pretrial Fairness Act.

Carter was born June 8, 1989, to Marty Carter and Dawn Marquis and is remembered as compassionate and willing to help those in need. The Decatur Police Department continues to investigate and gather evidence.

If anyone knew Amanda or has information about what happened at the W Burtschi Court residence, please come forward.