Media Contact: Lt. Dave Shaffer | 217-403-7030 | [email protected]
On April 13, 2016, Champaign Police responded to the 1600 Block of Hedge Road after receiving numerous reports of shots fired. While on scene, Police located a significant number of shell casings and were notified that a gunshot victim had arrived at a local hospital.
On April 14, an arrest warrant was issued for 30-year-old Kenneth B. Williams of Champaign in connection with this investigation, for the offense of Armed Habitual Criminal, a Class X felony. Bond on the warrant was set at $1,000,000.
Earlier today, Champaign Police Detectives, officers from the multi-jurisdictional Street Crimes Task Force and members of the United States Marshals Service Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force observed Williams in the 500 block of N. McKinley Ave. A foot pursuit ensued and Williams was taken into custody moments later without incident. At the time of his arrest, Williams was found to be wearing a ballistic “bulletproof” vest and a handgun was recovered from Williams’ flight path as he ran from police.
Additionally, a search of a parked vehicle in the immediate area resulted in the recovery of a rifle.
Although an arrest has been made, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police Detectives ask that anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Champaign Police Investigations Division at 217-351-4545 or Crimestoppers at (217) 373-8477.
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Crime Stoppers tips can be shared by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at www.373tips.com; or by texting “CCTIP” plus the crime information to 274637 (CRIMES).