On Sunday, September 19, 2021 at approximately 12:26 pm Macon County Deputies were sent to the 2100 block of West Pershing Road in Decatur, Illinois in response to a 911 call from a female stating that she had stabbed her husband.
Responding deputies were required to make immediate entry after they observed a male in the residence kneeling over the female who had a knife protruding from her neck. Deputies immediately began first aid on the female and their actions were instrumental in savings the woman’s life. The subsequent investigation revealed that the male had stabbed himself repeatedly in an effort to place the blame on his wife and forced her to make the 911 call. He then told the female he was going to kill her and stabbed her in the neck.
Both individuals were transported to Decatur Memorial Hospital. The female was treated for her extensive wounds and remains in critical care. The male half was treated and released into the custody of the Macon County Sheriff’s Office. 71 year old Allen Dixson was arrested and charged with Attempted Murder. He is currently in Macon County Jail awaiting first appearance.
The investigation is ongoing. The Macon County Sheriff’s Office will not release the name of the victim.
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