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The convoy of vehicles is expected to arrive in Decatur around 2:30 p.m., traveling along Interstate 72 from Monticello and exiting at Illinois 121 before traveling east into Decatur and south on North Oakland Avenue for arrival at Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home.
Decatur firefighters raise a large American flag near the entrance to Graceland-Fairlawn Funeral Home prior to the arrival of the body of Champaign Police Officer Christopher Oberheim. Oberheim, a Decatur native, was fatally shot Wednesday after responding to a report of a domestic situation. CLAY JACKSON, HERALD & REVIEW
The procession will begin at 1 p.m. from the Coronerâs Office at 202 Art Bartell Road in Urbana, passing by the Champaign Police Department along roads lined with police, firefighters and other first responders.
Colleagues and friends paid tribute to fallen Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim as a brave and devoted man who died as he lived, protecting and serving the community he cherished.