Charges Filed in June 8, 2025, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been charged for his role in a June 8, 2025, shooting incident that injured a Champaign teenager. Champaign Police were dispatched to the 200 block of Burr Oak Court at 10:19 p.m. on Sunday, June 8, following reports of a shooting with injuries in the area. On-scene, officers quickly located a […]
Charges Filed in July 28, 2024, Homicide Investigation
A Champaign man has been charged in a July 2024 shooting incident that left two Champaign teens dead, and two others injured. Champaign Police were dispatched at 12:34 a.m. on July 28, 2024, to the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located multiple people suffering […]
Case Update: Homicide Investigation – 1100 Block of N. Third Street
Champaign Police were contacted by the Champaign County Coroner’s Office on the evening of March 17, 2025, with a notification that the victim of a March 16, 2025, shooting incident had tragically died. At the request of the Champaign County Coroner’s Office, Champaign Police can share that the victim was identified as Anthony Miller, 31, […]
Fatal Traffic Crash – 500 Block of N. Market Street
Champaign Police responded to the 500 block of N. Market Street at 6:03 p.m. on March 4, 2025, following a report of a vehicle vs. pedestrian traffic crash. On-scene, officers quickly located a 58-year-old man with severe injuries and began to administer medical aid with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department until he could be […]
Arrest Made in November 2024 Death Investigation
A Champaign woman has been arrested following an investigation into a November 2024 stabbing death. 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 71-year-old W. B. Curry of Champaign in his home and non-responsive with a […]
Arrest Made in December 9, 2024, Homicide Investigation
A Chicago man is in custody following an investigation into a December 2024 homicide in southwest Champaign. Champaign police were dispatched at 7:50 p.m. on December 9, 2024, to the 2400 block of W. Springfield Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. On-scene, officers located 21-year-old Heaven Hope with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. […]
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 […]
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 […]