Shooting Investigation – 1200 Block of 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 Champaign with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers and personnel with the Champaign Fire Department immediately rendered aid […]
Shooting Investigation – 900-Block of Newcastle Drive
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:52 a.m. on May 24, 2023, to the 900 block of Newcastle Drive for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old woman from Champaign who reported that she had been the victim of a domestic battery and had shot the other party, a 24-year-old […]
Champaign Police Host Open House
Champaign Police closed out another successful Police Week with the return of the Champaign Police Open House on Saturday, May 20th. Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, this was the first time this event was held since 2018. CPD staff offered opportunities for the community to learn about our police department firsthand at the event, including […]
Arrests Made in May 17, 2023, Shooting Incident
Two men have been arrested after a shooting incident in Northwest Champaign led to a vehicle pursuit. Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:24 p.m. on May 17, 2023, to the 2000 block of Cynthia Drive for a report of a shooting. The report indicated that suspects opened fire on a car before fleeing in a […]
Shooting Investigation – 900 Block of Bloomington Road
Champaign Police were dispatched at 3:00 a.m. on May 13, 2023, to a business in the 900 Block of Bloomington Road in Champaign for a report of disorderly subjects. As officers arrived on-scene, they witnessed a battery in-progress and quickly heard a gunshot from the same area. As the crowd quickly disbursed, officers located two […]
Shooting Investigation – 2500 Block of Springfield Avenue
Champaign Police were dispatched at 11:42 p.m. on May 5, 2023, to the 2500 Block of Springfield Avenue in Champaign for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old female victim from Champaign with a non-life-threatening graze wound from a gunshot to the left hand. The victim was treated on-scene […]
Arrest Made in April 29, 2023, Shooting Investigation
A Champaign man has been arrested following an investigation into an April 2023 shooting on Sherwood Terrace. On April 29, 2023, Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:03 a.m., to the 700 Block of Sherwood Terrace for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old male victim from Champaign with a […]
Champaign Police Invite the Public to Annual Police Week Events
Return of Police Department Open House Set for Saturday, May 20, 2023 The Champaign Police Department invites the public to attend events during National Police Week, May 14 through 20, 2023, as we open our doors to the community for the first time since 2018. Additionally, Champaign Police will once again recognize employees for their […]
Shooting Investigation – 700 Block of Sherwood Terrace
Champaign Police were dispatched at 2:03 a.m. on April 29, 2023, to the 700 Block of Sherwood Terrace in Champaign for a report of a Shooting with Injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 32-year-old male victim from Champaign with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the left leg. Officers and personnel with the Champaign Fire Department […]
Champaign Police See Vehicle Stolen in Social Media Trend
Community Advised of Recent Vehicle Break-in, Theft in Champaign The Champaign Police Department wishes to alert the community to a recent vehicle theft and another break-in that appear to be related to a growing social media trend. Cities across the nation have issued warnings in recent months about videos that teach would-be thieves how to […]