Suspect Identified, Warrant Issued in Oct. 18, 2019, Shooting Investigation
Champaign Police have identified Jabari Morris, 20, of Rantoul, as the suspect in an Oct. 18, 2019, shooting investigation and are now enlisting public support to help locate him. On Oct. 18, 2019, at approximately 8:26 p.m., Champaign Police learned a 32-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle with two non-life-threatening […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting and Additional Reports of Overnight Gunfire
On Oct. 18, 2019, at approximately 8:26 p.m., Champaign Police learned a 32-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle with two gunshot wounds to his leg. The injuries are not believed to be life threatening. The preliminary investigation revealed the shooting occurred in the parking lot of a business in the […]
UPDATE: Jerry D. Exum, Suspect in Shooting Investigation, in Police Custody
UPDATED INFORMATION: On Oct. 18, 2019, Jerry D. Exum (pictured), 30, of Champaign, turned himself in to the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department in Marion County, Indiana. Exum is currently in the process of being extradited back to Champaign where he will be taken to the Champaign County Jail to await future court proceedings. […]
Warrant Issued in Oct. 5, 2019, Shooting Investigation
Champaign Police have identified Jerry D. Exum (pictured), 30, of Champaign, as the suspect in an Oct. 5, 2019, shooting investigation and are now enlisting public support to help locate him. On Oct. 5, 2019, at approximately 11:43 p.m., Champaign Police were called to the parking lot of a private business in the 1900 block […]
Robbery to Regions Bank, Two Suspects Arrested
On Oct. 15, 2019, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Champaign Police responded to Regions Bank, located at 111 South State Street, for a reported bank robbery involving shots fired. Upon arrival, it was determined an armed robbery had occurred with gunfire believed to have been discharged inside the business. There were no injuries sustained from the […]
Centennial High Student Arrested, Handgun Found
Today, at approximately 11:56 a.m., a School Resource Officer working at Centennial High School identified a 16-year-old male student for his alleged involvement in a theft investigation. The student was escorted outside to a private location where he was arrested without incident by the School Resource Officer. As part of the arrest procedure, the student […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting
On October 5, 2019, at approximately 11:43 p.m., Champaign Police were called to the parking lot of a private business in the 1900 block of West Bradley Avenue for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police discovered a 25-year-old male victim suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Police rendered aid to the victim who […]
Four Juveniles Arrested for Centennial Fight Involvement
On Tuesday, Oct. 1, 2019, at approximately 3:26 p.m. following school dismissal, Champaign Police responded to Centennial High School for a report of a large physical altercation involving several students outside of the school. Multiple staff members received minor injuries while they worked to restore order and resolve the situation. The initial investigation has led […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting
On Sept. 29, 2019, at approximately 1:58 p.m., Champaign Police were called to the 1300 block of Summit Ridge Road for a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, police discovered a 23-year-old male victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was transported to an area hospital for injuries not believed to be life-threatening at […]
Warrant Issued in Hit and Run Investigation
On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2019, at approximately 9:09 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Kenwood Road for a reported hit and run. The preliminary investigation revealed several individuals were engaged in a physical altercation outside a local business. During the incident, a male suspect entered a vehicle and proceeded […]