Items tagged: Arrest

Arrest Made in Investigation into May 24, 2023, Shooting Investigation

A Champaign woman has been arrested following an investigation into a May 24 shooting incident on Providence Circle. Champaign Police were dispatched at 10:11 p.m. on May 24, 2023, to the 1200 Block of Providence Circle in Champaign for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old male victim from […]


Arrest Made in August 27, 2022, Homicide Investigation

The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to an early morning homicide investigation. On August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:32 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a call for assistance from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in the 700 Block of N. Neil Street related to a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, County deputies […]


Charges Filed in December 22, 2014, Homicide Investigation

On December 22, 2014, at approximately 1:10 A.M., Champaign Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 400-block of Brookwood Drive. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting and two victims. One of the victims at the scene was 40-year-old Rashidi Overstreet of Champaign, who was found […]


Arrest Made in July 5, 2022, Shooting Investigation

The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to a July 5, 2022, shooting investigation. At 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, officers from the Champaign Police Department were dispatched to the 1600-block of West University Avenue for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old Champaign man […]


Arrest Made in June 19, 2022, Homicide Investigation

On June 19, 2022, at approximately 1:48 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 900 block of W. Bloomington Road for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately started rendering medical aid. A male victim, identified as 18-year-old Prentiss Jackson, Jr, of Champaign, was […]


Charges Filed in August 2, 2021, Shooting Investigation

On August 2, 2021, at approximately 12:26 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 0-100 block of East Beardsley Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 58-year-old female suffering from five gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment and has recovered from her wounds. An investigation […]


Suspect Arrested, Charged in October 7, 2021 Homicide Investigation

On October 7, 2021, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 500 block of West White Street for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located 42-year-old Charles Evans in an alley suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds to his torso and arm. Responding officers rendered medical aid until Evans was transported […]


Charges Filed in December 1, 2019 Shooting Investigation

On December 1, 2019, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Champaign Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 1600 block of Williamsburg Drive. Officers discovered a 10-year-old male victim inside a private residence suffering from two life-threatening gunshot wounds upon arrival. Officers immediately rendered aid until the victim was transported to a local hospital and […]


Arrest Made in July 2, 2021 Shooting Investigation

On July 2, 2021, at approximately 2:45 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 900 block of Francis Drive for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male who was treated for multiple non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his left leg. Police investigation identified the suspect in the shooting as Xavier Gary, 29, […]


Champaign Police Make Arrest After Armed Robbery and Stabbing

On May 13, 2021, at approximately 3:15 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of the Illinois Terminal, located at 45 E. University Avenue, after receiving a report of a robbery and stabbing. Upon arrival, officers located the victim, a 33-year-old male, who had sustained several injuries consistent with being stabbed. The victim was transported […]