Champaign Police Investigating Two Overnight Shooting Incidents
Champaign Police are investigating two shooting incidents, including one homicide and one shooting with injuries, that occurred in the overnight hours of November 16 and 17, 2025. These incidents are being investigated separately, as Investigators have no indication at this time that they are related. Homicide Investigation – 3700 Block of Colleen Drive Champaign Police […]
Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Homicide Investigation
Champaign Man Dead After Shooting Along Railroad Line Near Intersection of Maple and Prairie Streets Champaign Police were dispatched at 6:12 a.m. to the railroad tracks near Maple Street and Prairie Street for a report of a man deceased near the tracks. On-scene, officers located a 45-year-old male victim from Champaign with a mortal gunshot […]
Two Arrested in Overnight Shooting Homicide – 2500 Block of W. Springfield Ave
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 3:04 a.m. on August 24, 2025, following multiple reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers found a 35-year-old male victim from Urbana unconscious and not breathing with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers immediately initiated lifesaving measures until the victim could be […]
Third Arrest Made in Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of N. Third Street
A third Champaign teenager has been arrested for his role in a July 15, 2025, shooting incident that left a 14-year-old injured. Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:01 p.m. on July 15, 2025, to the 1100 block of N. Third Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 14-year-old male […]
Champaign Police Seek Assistance in Shooting Investigation – 4000 Block of Balmoral
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:51 p.m. on July 24, 2025, to the 4000 block of Balmoral Drive following reports of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers quickly located a scene with indications of gunfire, including damage to multiple houses. As officers checked the area, a 19-year-old Champaign man arrived at a local hospital by […]
Arrest Made in Investigation into July 4, 2025, Homicide
An Urbana man has been arrested for his role in a July 4, 2025, shooting incident that killed a Champaign man. Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1900 block of W. Bradley Avenue after multiple reports of a shooting with injuries were received at 12:36 a.m. on July 4, 2025. As officers were on-scene and […]
Two Arrested in Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of N. Third Street
Two Champaign teenagers have been arrested for their role in a July 15, 2025, shooting incident that left a 14-year-old injured. Champaign Police were dispatched at 5:01 p.m. on July 15, 2025, to the 1100 block of N. Third Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located a 14-year-old male victim […]
Second Victim Dies Following June 29, 2025, Shooting Homicide
The Champaign Police Department is saddened to share on behalf of the Champaign County Coroner’s Office that the second victim in a June 29 shooting homicide tragically succumbed to his injuries at 8:37 a.m. on the morning of July 7, 2025. An active investigation into this incident remains ongoing, and Champaign Police continue to seek […]
Homicide Investigation – 1900 Block of W. Bradley Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1900 block of W. Bradley Avenue after multiple reports of a Shooting with Injuries were received at 12:36 a.m. on July 4, 2025. As officers searched the area for evidence of gunfire, a short time later, a 32-year-old Champaign man arrived at an area hospital by personal transport. The […]
Champaign Police Seek Assistance in June 29, 2025, Homicide Investigation
Champaign Police are seeking assistance from the community to investigate an overnight shooting incident that left one Champaign teenager dead and a second in critical condition. Officers were dispatched at 12:01 a.m. on June 29, 2025, to an unknown address on Holly Hill Drive following a report of a shooting with injuries. As officers searched […]