Shooting Investigation – 1200 Block of North Market Street
Officers from the Champaign Police Department responded to the 1200 block of North Market Street at 12:43 p.m. on April 17, 2022, for a report of shots fired. A short time later, a 27-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. He is presently in stable condition. […]
Champaign Police Announce “Last Ride” Procession for K-9 Cash
Community Advised of Traffic Impacts Throughout City of Champaign The Champaign Police Department would like to advise the community of potential traffic delays on the morning of Friday, April 15, as officers honor the life and service of retired K-9 Cash as he takes one last ride at the age of nine. Cash, a German […]
Shooting Investigation – Apricot Drive
Officers from the Champaign Police Department responded to Apricot Drive at 12:56 a.m. on April 12, 2022, for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound and rendered medical aid. The victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital and is presently in […]
Shooting Investigation –2300 to 2500 Block of North Market Street
Officers from the Champaign Police Department responded to the 2700 block of Hunters Pond Run at 2:43 a.m. on April 10, 2022, for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a female victim with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds and rendered medical aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is […]
Criminal Charges Announced in January 24, 2019 Homicide Investigation
On January 24, 2019, at approximately 4:40 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 800 Block of Fairoaks Drive following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered 38-year-old Dehrone Hobbs unresponsive inside a private residence and suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds. Hobbs was transported to a local hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries. An […]
Criminal Charges Announced in April 6, 2022 Homicide Investigation
On April 6, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1400 Block of Peppermill Lane following reports of a possible stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered 49-year-old Nzengeli Mfwamba unresponsive outside a private residence suffering from life-threatening wounds and immediately rendered medical aid. Mfwamba was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed […]
Homicide Investigation – 1400 Block of Peppermill Lane
On April 6, 2022, at approximately 12:30 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1400 Block of Peppermill Lane following reports of a possible stabbing. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 49-year-old male unresponsive outside a private residence suffering from life-threatening wounds and immediately rendered medical aid. The male victim was transported to a local hospital where […]
Charges Filed in October 25, 2014 Homicide Investigation
On October 25, 2014, at approximately 2:14 a.m., the Champaign Police were dispatched to the 900 block of W. Bradley Avenue. Officers responding to the area located 35-year-old Yojevol D. Sturkey, who was found lying unresponsive on the ground. He was transported by ambulance to Carle Foundation Hospital with life-threatening injuries and later succumbed to […]
Charges Filed in March 16, 2022 Homicide Investigation
On March 16, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Ginger Bend Drive for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old Brandon McClendon of Champaign suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds to the torso outside of an apartment. Officers rendered medical aid on-scene until McClendon […]
Homicide Investigation – 400 Block of Ginger Bend Drive
On March 16, 2022, at approximately 7:00 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Ginger Bend Drive for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim with life-threatening gunshot wounds to the torso outside of an apartment. Officers rendered medical aid on-scene until the victim could be […]