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 […]
Arrest Made in June 19, 2022, Homicide Investigation
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, identified as 18-year-old Prentiss Jackson, Jr, of Champaign, was […]
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 […]
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 […]
Suspect Arrested, Charged in October 7, 2021 Homicide Investigation
On October 7, 2021, at approximately 3:12 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 500 block of West White Street for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located 42-year-old Charles Evans in an alley suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds to his torso and arm. Responding officers rendered medical aid until Evans was transported […]
Champaign Police Arrest Two, Seize Four Illegal Firearms
On Tuesday, May 31, Champaign Police responded to an alleyway behind the 500 block of West Green Street for a report of an attempted robbery. Reports indicated that a box truck was pulling into the alley when two male subjects approached the driver and made threats to his cargo, causing him to immediately leave the […]
Champaign Police Announce Voluntary Security Camera Registration Program
The Champaign Police Department has launched a new program that lets members of the public better help police in the event of a crime near their home or business. The Security Camera Registration Program allows community members and business owners with security cameras, video doorbells and similar systems inform the Police Department of the presence […]
Shooting Investigation – 400 Block of East Church Street
On May 18, 2022, at approximately 7:23 p.m., Champaign Police responded to a call of shots fired in the 400 Block of E Church Street. Upon arrival, officers learned that one house was struck in the shooting, and a child inside the home sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his hand. He was treated at […]
Champaign Police Invite the Public to Annual Police Week Events
Police Employee Awards, Memorial Ceremony Announced for Week of May 16 The Champaign Police Department invites the public to attend two events this week as we recognize employees for their efforts and honor our fallen officers with reverence. On Wednesday, May 18 at 5:30 p.m., the Champaign Police Employee Awards Ceremony will be held at […]