Equity and Engagement Staff Canvass Neighborhood to Inform Residents of Community Gun Violence Response Meeting
Justice Victim Advocates Jarrel Young and Eric Toga (Equity and Engagement Dept.) canvassed Bloomington Rd. and Mattis Ave. for a Community Gun Violence Response Meeting scheduled for next Wednesday 9/7/22 at 6 p.m. at Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. This meeting is in response to a recent shooting incident in the neighborhood. Door to door canvassing […]
Shooting Investigation – 1100 N Third St
On August 13, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of N. Third Street for the report of a large gathering and a fight breaking out. Upon arrival, officers observed a couple hundred individuals congregating throughout an entire apartment complex and along the adjacent roadways; however, there was no active […]
Shooting Investigation – 1500 Block of Kirby Avenue
On February 26, 2022, at approximately 4:54 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1500 block of West Kirby Avenue for reports of shots fired. Shortly after, police were notified that a 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a life-threatening gunshot wound and was taken into surgery. The victim remains in […]
Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Battery, Shooting
On February 20, 2022, at approximately 1:47 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 block of West Clark Street for a report of a battery, followed by shots fired. Upon arrival, officers learned of a fight that left a 41-year-old male injured and discovered evidence of gunfire. Soon thereafter, officers learned a 27-year-old male arrived […]
Champaign Police Respond to Shots Fired Incident, One Arrest Made
On February 12, 2022, at approximately 2:07 p.m., Champaign Police were called for a report of shots fired at Marketplace Mall, 2000 N. Neil Street. Upon police arrival, officers learned that a physical altercation between a male and female subject started inside the building near the food court and moved to the parking lot. During […]
Shooting Investigation – 300 block of Bloomington Road
On December 21, 2021, at approximately 1:52 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of Bloomington Road. While officers were on scene, an 18-year-old Champaign man, suffering from gunshot wounds to his lower extremities, arrived by personal transport at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Once officers responded to Carle […]