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 […]
Shots Fired Incident – 0-50 Block of E. Green Street
Officers from the Champaign Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of E Green Street and Locust Street for a report of shots fired. While no victims have yet come forward as part of this incident, one area business received property damage from a stray bullet. Additionally, the incident’s proximity to the Champaign County Freedom […]
Homicide Investigation – 900 Block of W Bloomington Road
On June 19, 2022, at approximately 1:48 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 900 block of W. Bloomington Road for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located multiple victims suffering from gunshot wounds and immediately started rendering medical aid. A male victim was found in a vehicle having suffered multiple life-threatening […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Second Arrest Made in Centennial High School Gunfire Investigation
On Sept. 15, 2021, at approximately 1:38 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Jefferson Middle School and Centennial High School for the report of shots fired. Both schools were placed on lockdown at police request. Upon arrival, officers located a shooting scene in a field north of Centennial High School. Thirteen (13) shell […]
One Arrest Made in Centennial High School Gunfire Investigation; Police Seek Additional Suspect
On Sept. 15, 2021, at approximately 1:38 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Jefferson Middle School and Centennial High School for the report of shots fired. Both schools were placed on lockdown at police request. Upon arrival, officers located a shooting scene in a field north of Centennial High School. Thirteen (13) shell […]