Champaign Police Investigating Shooting with Injuries – 400 Block of W. Beardsley Ave
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Beardsley Avenue at 10:04 p.m. on April 6, 2026, after a report of a shooting with injuries in the area. On-scene, officers located an 18-year-old Champaign man with an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. Emergency medical care was administered by officers and the Champaign […]
Second Juvenile Arrested in Connection with March 21, 2026, Fatal Shooting
A second teenager has been arrested in an investigation into a March 2026 fatal shooting. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 6:14 p.m., Champaign Police responded to reports of a fight in the parking lot of the Market Place Shopping Mall. During the altercation, at least one firearm was discharged, striking a 16-year-old victim. […]
Champaign Police Release Results from Results from March Traffic Enforcement Campaign
The Champaign Police Department conducted a March traffic campaign to address the potential impacts of impaired driving. The enforcement effort ran from March 13 through 23, 2026. It was conducted by Champaign Police in partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies in a […]
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Market Place Shopping Mall
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 6:14 p.m., Champaign Police responded to reports of a fight in the parking lot of the Market Place Shopping Mall. During the altercation, at least one firearm was discharged, striking a 16-year-old victim. Responding officers, with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department, immediately administered life-saving medical aid until […]
Shooting Homicide – Market Place Shopping Center 2000 N. Neil
Champaign Police responded to a fight in the parking lot at the Market Place Shopping Center near the Dick’s House of Sport Store at approximately 6:14 p.m. on March 21, 2026. During the fight at least one individual discharged a firearm, striking a 16-year-old victim. Responding officers immediately administered medical assistance with help from the […]
Arrest Made in Investigation into Feb. 18, 2026, Shooting Incident
A Champaign teenager has been arrested for his role in a February 2026 shooting incident. On Feb. 18, 2026, Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:53 p.m. following reports of gunfire heard on Stratford Drive. While responding to the reported location, a call came in from an injured victim, who was located in the 1600 block […]
Champaign Police to Address Impaired Driving in March Traffic Campaign
Drivers Reminded that Intoxicants Lead to Increased Danger Behind the Wheel The Champaign Police Department is partnering with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 law enforcement agencies to stop impaired driving and keep our streets safe. Drivers can expect high-visibility enforcement throughout Illinois from March 13 through March […]
Shooting with Injuries – Intersection of Winston Road and Summit Ridge Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Mattis Avenue at 11:26 a.m. on March 4, 2026, following a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene at that location, officers found a 15-year-old victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers immediately administered medical assistance with help from the Champaign Fire Department until the victim […]
Shooting with Injuries – 900 Block of Stratford Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched to the area near the 1000 block of Stratford Drive at 10:53 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2026, following reports of gunfire heard in the area. While responding to the reported location, a call came in from an injured victim, who was located in the 1600 block of Sangamon Drive in Champaign. […]
Homicide Investigation – 800 Block of S. Mattis Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 6:43 p.m. on February 9, 2026, to the 800 block of S. Mattis Avenue following a report of shots fired. As they arrived in the area, they quickly located a 17-year-old male victim from Champaign injured inside of a vehicle in a parking lot. The man had suffered multiple potentially […]