Shooting Investigation – 2400 Block of N. Neil Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:39 p.m. on December 31, 2023, to the 2400 block of N. Neil Street for a report of shots fired. As officers arrived on-scene and began to investigate, a 24-year-old woman from Rockford, Illinois, arrived at a local hospital by personal transport suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Champaign Police […]
Shooting Investigation – 500 Block of N. Edwin Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 8:54 p.m. on November 26, 2023, to the 500 block of N. Edwin Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 42-year-old male victim from Champaign with a non-life-threatening graze wound to the head. Officers and personnel from the Champaign Fire Department immediately rendered aid […]
Shooting Investigation – 200-Block of N. Neil Street
Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:24 a.m. on September 24, 2023, to the 200 block of N. Neil Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located two subjects with non-life-threatening injuries and immediately rendered medical aid with the assistance of the Champaign Fire Department. They included an 18-year-old female from Fort […]
Fatal Traffic Crash – Intersection of Springfield Avenue and Staley Road
Champaign Police were dispatched at 8:34 p.m. on September 19, 2023, to the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Staley Road for a report of an Accident with Injuries. On-scene, officers found a two-vehicle crash where one vehicle had left the roadway and struck a tree. A 23-year-old man from Champaign was found unconscious inside the […]
Arrest Made in July 3, 2023, Homicide Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a homicide on W. Springfield Avenue. Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 7:06 p.m. on July 3, 2023, for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located 27-year-old Marcus Catchings of Champaign unresponsive inside an apartment […]
Shooting Death Investigation – 800 Block of S. Mattis Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:17 p.m. on August 17, 2023, to an apartment in the 800 block of South Mattis Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found three victims with gunshot wounds inside an apartment. The victims included a 21-year-old male from Champaign, a 24-year-old male from Champaign, […]
Arrest Made in July 13, 2023, Homicide Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into a homicide on S. State Street. Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:39 p.m. on July 13, 2023, to the 1700 block of S. State Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers found 20-year-old Jahiem Law from Champaign with a potentially […]
Arrest Made in Two Recent Bank Robberies
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into two recent bank robberies in Champaign. Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:46 p.m. on June 5, 2023, to the 1600 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a Bank Robbery. Additionally, Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:48 p.m. on July 18, 2023, to […]
City Announces Opportunity for Residents to Participate on Police Officer Interview Panel
Champaign Police are seeking residents interested in serving our community and providing valuable input in the hiring of new police officers. Applications are now open to participate as a resident panelist in the hiring of new officers for the Champaign Police Department. Selected applicants will volunteer to serve on the Chief’s interview panel and provide […]
Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigating Robbery of Credit Union
Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:48 p.m. on July 18, 2023, to the 1200 block of S. Mattis Avenue for a report of a robbery at a credit union. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the credit union, displayed a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect fled with an undisclosed amount of currency. No […]