On June 22, 2013, officers responded to a shooting at Queensway and Campbell at approximately 2:47 AM. A vehicle with four subjects were driving around in the area when a male appeared from out of the bushes, right near the intersection of Queensway and Campbell, and began firing shots at the vehicle. One male in the rear driver’s seat was shot. The victim was driven to Carle hospital, treated and quickly released.
The shooter is described as a male, 6’00” tall, medium build, with short hair, wearing either bright red or orange shorts or a white shirt with a design in the same color as the shorts. The suspect reportedly fired two guns during the incident.
The public is urged to contact law enforcement with any information. Information can be reported to the Champaign Police Department by calling (217) 351-4545, or callers can remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 373-8477 (TIPS). Information can also be sent by anonymous web tip by going to: www.373tips.com or by texting keyword “CCTIP” plus the information to 274637 (CRIMES). Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1000 for information leading to an arrest.