Death Investigation – 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive
The Champaign Police Department was dispatched at 5:19 p.m. on November 16, 2024, to the 2000 Block of Cynthia Drive for a domestic disturbance. On-scene, they located a 71-year-old Champaign man in his home who was non-responsive with a potentially life-threatening stab wound. Officers and personnel with the Champaign Fire Department immediately began administering lifesaving […]
Champaign Police Investigating Death in Home Invasion
Champaign Police were dispatched at 4:09 a.m. on November 10, 2024, to the 1200 block of Harrington Drive for the report of a home invasion with gunfire. On-scene, officers located two injured men and immediately began to administer emergency aid with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department. One man, a resident of the home, had […]
Three Arrested After Fleeing Traffic Stop in 2000 Block of N. Market Street
On October 31, 2024, at approximately 3:05 p.m., Champaign Police conducted a traffic stop near the 2000 block of N. Market Street after observing an individual armed with a weapon entering a vehicle. Upon initiating the stop, the vehicle attempted to evade the officers by speeding away. Police pursued the vehicle until it stopped at […]
Arrest Made in Investigation into October 30, 2024, Shooting Incident
Champaign Police have made an arrest following an investigation into a shooting incident in North Champaign. Champaign Police were dispatched to the area of Fourth Street and Nelson Court at 11:51 a.m. on October 30, 2024, after a report of gunfire in the area. Multiple officers searched the neighborhood, finding evidence of gunfire in the […]
Arrest Made in June 1, 2024, Shooting Investigation
An Urbana man has been arrested following an investigation into a shooting incident in west Champaign. Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:43 a.m. on June 1, 2024, to the 100 block of S. Mattis Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old male victim from Champaign with multiple […]
Champaign Police Make Arrest in Investigation of Threat to Parkland College
A Champaign man has been arrested following threats of violence against a local college campus. Champaign Police were dispatched at 9:06 a.m. on September 24, 2024, to Parkland College following a report of threats made on social media. Officers were made aware of a social media post that contained threats against the college by Parkland […]
Shooting Investigation: 300 Block of E. Bradley Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 300 Block of E. Bradley Avenue at 10:23 p.m. on September 16, 2024, following reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 16-year-old male victim from Urbana with multiple potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds to the torso. Officers and personnel with the Champaign Fire Department immediately rendered medical […]
Champaign Police Make Arrest in Investigation of September 9 False Report
A Champaign teenager has been arrested following an unfounded 9-1-1 call reporting an active threat at Centennial High School. Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:01 p.m. on September 9, 2024, when a 9-1-1 call was placed indicating a potential armed subject at Centennial High School. As the details of the call developed, the caller’s story […]
Champaign Police Respond to Unfounded Armed Subject Call at Centennial High School
Officers locate no threats to school, but search continues for caller CHAMPAIGN – Two Champaign high schools are safe after a call reporting an active threat proved to be unfounded. Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:01 p.m. when a 9-1-1 call was placed indicating a potential armed subject at Centennial High School. As the details […]
Shooting Investigation – 1400 Block of Holly Hill Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1400 block of Holly Hill Drive at 10:56 p.m. on September 5, 2024, for a report of shots fired. On-scene, officers quickly located evidence of gunfire, including shell casings and property damage. A short time later, at 11:18 p.m., a 22-year-old female victim from Champaign arrived at an area […]