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 […]
Champaign Police Foster Community Connections, Address Traffic Concerns in 2025
In 2025, the Champaign Police Department partnered with community organizations, neighborhood groups, and local agencies to strengthen connections across the community. Officers and staff engaged with residents through a wide range of activities. From Touch-a-Truck events for children to “Know Your Rights” presentations for community members of all ages. In total, Champaign Police dedicated 2,085 […]
Champaign Police Invite Residents to Final Coffee with a Cop of 2025!
The Champaign Police Department will host another great opportunity in 2025 to connect over a cup of coffee on Thursday, December 18. The event will be held at McDonald’s, 501 N Mattis Ave, in Champaign. Coffee with a Cop events provide opportunities for open dialogue between members of the community and the Champaign Police Department […]
Champaign Police Encourage Safety Ahead of Holidays, New Years Travel
This holiday season, the Champaign Police Department is working to help ensure that drivers slow down, drive sober, and arrive safely at their destinations. This effort is being undertaken through a partnership with the Illinois Department of Transportation, the Illinois State Police, and more than 200 local law enforcement agencies. Drivers can expect high-visibility enforcement […]