Shooting Investigation – 1000 block of Holiday Drive
On Oct. 26, 2020, at approximately 12:55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a local hospital after being notified a 17-year-old male had arrived by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his left arm. The preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Holiday Drive inside of a vehicle. Police learned […]
Champaign Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect
The Champaign Police Department is looking to identify a suspect who is believed to be involved in two recent armed robberies to the CVS at 107 W. Green Street. The robberies occurred on Oct. 4 at approximately 7:30 p.m. and on Oct. 13 at approximately 9 p.m. In both incidents, the offender arrived on a […]
Champaign Police Releases Investigation into July 25, 2020 Washington Street Incident
The Champaign Police Department has concluded its investigation into an incident reported on Washington Street outside of the former local business, Rogue Barbershop, involving a vehicle and a group of protestors. On Sept. 25, 2020, following a comprehensive investigation that included numerous interviews, examination of protestor and third-party videos, and additional analysis of evidence from […]
Champaign Police Investigating Armed Robbery
On Oct. 13, 2020, at approximately 9 p.m., Champaign Police responded to CVS, located at 101 W. Green Street, for reports of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a subject entered the business in possession of a long gun and demanded money from a store employee. The suspect fled the business with an undisclosed […]
Shooting Investigation – 1100 block of N Harris Avenue
On Oct. 10, 2020, at approximately 10:11 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of North Harris Avenue for multiple reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 34-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his right leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The preliminary investigation suggests […]
Arrest Made in October 4, 2020, Shooting Investigation
On October 7, 2020, at approximately 11:43 p.m., Champaign Police arrested Demerio Hilson, 34, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in an Oct. 4, 2020, shooting. Hilson was arrested in the 1200 block of Paula Drive, Champaign, on several weapon-related offenses. On Oct. 4, 2020, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area […]
Homicide Investigation – 3000 Block of West William Street
On October 8, 2020, at approximately 2:06 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 3000 block of West William Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 29-year-old male laying in the middle of the roadway suffering from multiple, life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to […]
Arrest Made in February 3, 2020, Homicide Investigation
On October 6, 2020, at approximately 11:12 a.m., the Champaign County Street Crimes Task Force and United States Marshal’s Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested D’Andre Miller, 33, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in a Feb. 3, 2020, homicide. Miller was arrested in the 1100 block of North James Street, Champaign. […]
Shooting Investigation – Hickory Street and Bellefontaine Street
On Oct. 4, 2020, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Hickory Street and Bellefontaine Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 31-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity. Officers provided medical aid and the victim was transported to a local hospital for […]
Champaign Police Reminds Public to Secure Vehicles
The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating multiple cases involving vehicles being stolen from public streets and residential areas. In September, Champaign Police received 31 reports of stolen vehicles citywide, with 10 occurring on the University of Illinois’ campus or in the nearby area. In the majority of the vehicle thefts, it is believed the […]