Second Arrest Made in Investigation into February 18, 2026, Shooting Incident
Champaign Police have arrested a second Champaign teenager related to a February 2026 shooting incident. On February 18, 2026, officers were dispatched at 10:53 p.m. following reports of gunfire heard on Stratford Drive. While responding to the reported location, a call came in from an injured victim, who was located in the 1600 block of […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting with Injuries – 400 Block of W. Beardsley Ave
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 400 block of W. Beardsley Avenue at 10:04 p.m. on April 6, 2026, after a report of a shooting with injuries in the area. On-scene, officers located an 18-year-old Champaign man with an apparent gunshot wound to the leg. Emergency medical care was administered by officers and the Champaign […]
Second Juvenile Arrested in Connection with March 21, 2026, Fatal Shooting
A second teenager has been arrested in an investigation into a March 2026 fatal shooting. On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 6:14 p.m., Champaign Police responded to reports of a fight in the parking lot of the Market Place Shopping Mall. During the altercation, at least one firearm was discharged, striking a 16-year-old victim. […]
Juvenile Arrested in Connection with Fatal Shooting at Market Place Shopping Mall
On Saturday, March 21, 2026, at approximately 6:14 p.m., Champaign Police responded to reports of a fight in the parking lot of the Market Place Shopping Mall. During the altercation, at least one firearm was discharged, striking a 16-year-old victim. Responding officers, with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department, immediately administered life-saving medical aid until […]
Shooting Homicide – Market Place Shopping Center 2000 N. Neil
Champaign Police responded to a fight in the parking lot at the Market Place Shopping Center near the Dick’s House of Sport Store at approximately 6:14 p.m. on March 21, 2026. During the fight at least one individual discharged a firearm, striking a 16-year-old victim. Responding officers immediately administered medical assistance with help from the […]
Arrest Made in Investigation into Feb. 18, 2026, Shooting Incident
A Champaign teenager has been arrested for his role in a February 2026 shooting incident. On Feb. 18, 2026, Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:53 p.m. following reports of gunfire heard on Stratford Drive. While responding to the reported location, a call came in from an injured victim, who was located in the 1600 block […]
Shooting with Injuries – Intersection of Winston Road and Summit Ridge Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched to the 1500 block of Mattis Avenue at 11:26 a.m. on March 4, 2026, following a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene at that location, officers found a 15-year-old victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers immediately administered medical assistance with help from the Champaign Fire Department until the victim […]
Shooting with Injuries – 900 Block of Stratford Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched to the area near the 1000 block of Stratford Drive at 10:53 p.m. on Feb. 18, 2026, following reports of gunfire heard in the area. While responding to the reported location, a call came in from an injured victim, who was located in the 1600 block of Sangamon Drive in Champaign. […]
Homicide Investigation – 800 Block of S. Mattis Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 6:43 p.m. on February 9, 2026, to the 800 block of S. Mattis Avenue following a report of shots fired. As they arrived in the area, they quickly located a 17-year-old male victim from Champaign injured inside of a vehicle in a parking lot. The man had suffered multiple potentially […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting with Injuries – 1300 Block of Honeysuckle Lane
Champaign Police were dispatched at 3:43 p.m. on February 2, 2026, to the 1300 block of Honeysuckle Lane in Champaign following a report of a shooting with injuries. Officers responding to the area quickly located a 26-year-old Champaign woman who had been driving when an unknown subject or subjects opened fire, striking her vehicle multiple […]