Up to $100,000 Reward

Up to $100,000 is being offered for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for the death of Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker.

Officer Tom Decker

Cold Spring Police Officer Tom Decker, 31, was shot to death just before 11 p.m. on November 29, 2012. Officer Decker was conducting a welfare check at an apartment behind Winner's Bar on Main Street in Cold Spring at the time of the shooting. Despite extensive investigation, the person responsible for his death has not been caught. In addition, the 20 gauge shotgun investigators believe was used to kill Officer Decker has not been located. A reward of up to $100,000 is being offered by Spotlight on Crime for information that leads to the arrest and conviction of the person responsible for Officer Decker's death.

"Our hope is that by offering this reward, information will emerge that will allow investigators to solve this case and hold the person who committed this act responsible for their actions," said Bureau of Criminal Apprehension Assistant Superintendent Drew Evans.

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Spotlight on Crime is a fund that provides cash rewards for information that helps solve violent crimes. It is a collaboration between members of the Minnesota Business Partnership and public safety officials.