Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 3:04 a.m. on August 24, 2025, following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 35-year-old male victim from Urbana unconscious and not breathing with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers immediately initiated lifesaving measures until the victim could be transported to an area hospital. Sadly, the man’s injuries were too severe, and he passed away a short time later.
The initial investigation indicates that the man was in a parking lot when two subjects approached him and fired multiple shots. The victim was struck several times, and the subjects fled the area. The vehicle used to flee was located by officers in the 2000 block of Moreland Boulevard a short time later. During the course of the investigation, 32-year-old Tyson Moore of Champaign and 37-year-old Deandre Newbill of Urbana were located and arrested for their roles in this incident. Two firearms were located during the investigation. Both men face initial charges of First-Degree Murder.
Even as arrests have been made, the investigation remains ongoing. Officers continue to canvass the surrounding area for witnesses and video footage that may be of investigative assistance. Any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance camera systems is encouraged to notify the police department. Future updates may be provided as they become available. The Champaign Police Department wishes to thank two multijurisdictional units – the Metro SWAT Team and the Street Crimes Task Force – for their assistance in this investigation.
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