Criminal Charges Announced in Homicide Investigation – 1000 Block of Bloomington Road
UPDATE: As a result of continued police investigation, the Champaign Police Department has presented information to the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office resulting in the filing of criminal charges related to this investigation. On August 27, 2020, Trevoy Fonville, 24, of Champaign, will be formally arraigned on the charge of First-Degree Murder for his reported […]
Homicide Investigation – 400 Block of East Hill Street
On August 20, 2020, at approximately 1:51 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of East Hill Street for the initial report of shots heard. Upon arrival, officers discovered three shooting victims outside of a private residence. A 20-year-old male suffered a gunshot graze wound to his back and a 42-year-old female was shot […]
Homicide Investigation – 1000 Block of Bloomington Road
On August 15, 2020, at approximately 10:09 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the parking lot of a local business in the 1000 block of Bloomington Road for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 22-year-old male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was rushed to a local hospital but succumbed to his […]
Second Arrest Made in May 21 Homicide Investigation
On May 21, 2020, at approximately 2:02 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of 200 South Country Fair Drive for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located 25-year-old James K. Coleman with multiple gunshot wounds, and he was pronounced dead at the scene. Police determined a group of individuals gathered inside an apartment for […]
Second Arrest Made in March 2018 Homicide Investigation
On March 23, 2018, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Apricot Drive for a report of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Ricky Green of Urbana, who suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. On-scene medical care was immediately provided, and the victim was transported to an area hospital […]
Arrest Made in March 2018 Homicide Investigation
On March 23, 2018, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Apricot Drive for a report of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Ricky Green of Urbana, who suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. On-scene medical care was immediately provided, and the victim was transported to an area hospital, […]
Arrest Warrant Issued in Homicide Investigation
On May 5, 2019, at approximately 1:49 a.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to an apartment complex parking lot in the 400 block of Edgebrook Dr. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old male victim, later identified as Scott Roth, who had sustained life-threatening injuries. Mr. Roth was transported to a local […]
Police Seek Assistance in Overnight Homicide Investigation
This morning, at approximately 1:49 a.m., Champaign Police responded to an apartment complex parking lot in the 400 block of Edgebrook Dr. following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old male victim who had sustained life-threatening injuries. Champaign Police officers immediately rendered aid to the victim who was transported to a local […]
Police Seek Assistance in Homicide Investigation, 400 Block of West Vine Street
This evening, at approximately 8:44 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of West Vine Street after receiving reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, police located a 38-year-old male victim with life-threatening injuries. The victim succumbed to his injuries a short time later at a local hospital. Champaign Police are processing evidence from the […]
Arrest Made in Aug. 23, 2018, N. Hickory Street Homicide Investigation
This evening, at approximately 5:45 p.m., the Waterloo Police Department, with assistance from the United States Marshals Service, arrested 48-year-old Shoen Russell of Champaign in Waterloo, Iowa, on charges of First-Degree Murder. Russell was arrested without incident and charged in connection with the death of 48-year-old Darin Mitchell, also of Champaign. On Aug. 23, at […]