Homicide Investigation – 700 Block of N. Neil Street
On August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:32 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a call for assistance from Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in the 700 Block of N. Neil Street related to a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, County deputies located a 36-year-old male victim from Champaign suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso […]
Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Shooting Incidents
Champaign Police are seeking community assistance in the investigation of multiple overnight shooting incidents, including two shooting incidents that injured three victims. Additionally, details on a third investigation will be issued via media release later today. Each shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is believed to be no relation between them. On […]
Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of Joanne Lane
Champaign Police were dispatched to the fire station at 702 W. Bradley Avenue in Champaign at 7:40 p.m. on July 2, 2022, when a male victim arrived there via personal transport seeking medical aid for a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim, a 34-year-old Champaign resident, was struck in the upper thigh. He was transported to […]
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 […]
Champaign Police Seek Assistance in June 18 Shooting Investigation
At 5:43 a.m. on June 18, 2022, Officers from the Urbana Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of W. University Avenue and N. Goodwin Avenue for a report of a two-vehicle accident. Officers arriving on-scene found a 32-year-old male passenger in one vehicle with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso. Urbana officers immediately […]
Champaign Police Investigating Three Overnight Shootings
On Dec. 11, 2021, at approximately 8:56 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of North 5th Street and East Bradley Avenue for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located more than 50 shell casings and were advised a 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound […]
Police Arrest Suspect for Shooting and Two Armed Robberies
On Thursday, September 16, 2021, at approximately 11:22 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the Blue Star 2 convenience store in the 900 block of West Bradley Avenue for the report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a male produced a handgun, which he pointed at the clerk and demanded money from the […]
Shooting Investigation – 0-100 Block of East Beardsley Avenue
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 and is currently in stable condition. The preliminary investigation indicates […]
Homicide Investigation – 800 Block of North Willis Avenue
On July 30, 2021, at approximately 10:44 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 800 Block of North Willis Drive for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers were led into a private residence where they located a 20-year-old male suffering from four gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital by ambulance where […]
Champaign Police Investigating Early Evening Homicide
On November 12, 2020, at approximately 5:17 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of the 600 block of East Eureka Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was rushed to a local hospital; however, he did not survive his injuries. The […]