Champaign Police have identified Jaliqwon Robertson (pictured) as the suspect in yesterday’s shooting investigation that occurred in the 900 block of North 3rd Street. A warrant has been issued for Robertson’s arrest for the charge of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm. Bond on the warrant was set at $500,000.
On Oct. 30, 2018, at approximately 1:17 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 900 block of North 3rd Street for a report of shots fired. Responding officers located a male victim inside a car in the 1100 block of North 4th Street suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot wounds.
Robertson is described as a 20-year-old black male, 5’6”, and approximately 148 pounds with dark hair.
The preliminary investigation has revealed he was accompanied by several other individuals and we are currently seeking information as to their identity and their involvement in this incident.
Anyone who may have information on this shooting or Robertson’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact police at 217-351-4545. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
Champaign Police reminds citizens that information submitted to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous. Calls are routed to a third-party national call center that receives your information, completes a tips information form, and then passes the information to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Caller ID tracking is not utilized by Crime Stoppers and conversations are not recorded.
Crime Stoppers will pay a reward of up to $1,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person(s) responsible for this crime.