Shooting Investigation – 2500-Block of Heritage Drive
On September 8, 2022, at 2:20 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500-block of Heritage Drive for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located two victims, a 76-year-old male with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and a 75-year-old female with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. Both victims are Champaign residents. The victims were conscious […]
Shooting Investigation – 300-Block of N Walnut Street
On September 4, 2022, at approximately 1:18 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Walnut and Main Street for a report of an aggravated battery and shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 34-year-old Urbana man with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to the arm and leg and immediately rendered medical aid. The victim was transported […]
Fatal Pedestrian Accident – W. Windsor Road and Copper Road
On September 2, 2022, at approximately 9:56 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of W. Windsor Road and Copper Road for the report of an accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers discovered a pedestrian near the roadway with potentially life-threatening injuries and immediately began rendering medical aid. The pedestrian was transported to a local […]
Champaign Police Respond to Report of Suspicious Package
Traffic Reopened Near Springfield Avenue & Staley Road At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022, the Champaign Police Department responded to a call for a suspicious item at a business near the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Staley Road. The item was described as a large piece of unattended luggage located near highly […]
Arrest Made in August 27, 2022, Homicide Investigation
The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to an early morning homicide investigation. On August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:32 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a call for assistance from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in the 700 Block of N. Neil Street related to a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, County deputies […]
Homicide Investigation – 700 Block of N. Neil Street
On August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:32 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a call for assistance from Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in the 700 Block of N. Neil Street related to a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, County deputies located a 36-year-old male victim from Champaign suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso […]
Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Shooting Incidents
Champaign Police are seeking community assistance in the investigation of multiple overnight shooting incidents, including two shooting incidents that injured three victims. Additionally, details on a third investigation will be issued via media release later today. Each shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is believed to be no relation between them. On […]
Charges Filed in December 22, 2014, Homicide Investigation
On December 22, 2014, at approximately 1:10 A.M., Champaign Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 400-block of Brookwood Drive. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting and two victims. One of the victims at the scene was 40-year-old Rashidi Overstreet of Champaign, who was found […]
Arrest Made in July 5, 2022, Shooting Investigation
The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to a July 5, 2022, shooting investigation. At 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, officers from the Champaign Police Department were dispatched to the 1600-block of West University Avenue for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old Champaign man […]
Shooting Investigation – 1100 N Third St
On August 13, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of N. Third Street for the report of a large gathering and a fight breaking out. Upon arrival, officers observed a couple hundred individuals congregating throughout an entire apartment complex and along the adjacent roadways; however, there was no active […]