Warrant Issued in Aug. 12, 2021, Shooting Investigation
On August 12, 2021, at approximately 9:02 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of South New Street and West University Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 35-year-old male sitting inside the driver’s seat of a vehicle suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local […]
Shooting Investigation – South New Street and West University Avenue
On August 12, 2021, at approximately 9:02 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of South New Street and West University Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 35-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently in serious but stable […]
Champaign Police, Fire Departments Investigating Recent Fires
The Champaign Police and Fire Departments are seeking the public’s help in investigating multiple incidents occurring since July 7th of deliberately set fires resulting in property damage. Most incidents have occurred in the late night or early morning hours, typically between 2:00 and 5:00 am. Dates and addresses for these incidents include: July 7th, Hessel […]
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, Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, and Champaign County Coroner’s Office Investigating Homicide
On Thursday, July 29, at approximately 7:36 p.m., Champaign Police were notified of a missing 14-year-old juvenile from the 900 block of Harvard Street, Champaign. Champaign Police contacted the father of the reported missing juvenile, who informed police the juvenile left the family’s residence at approximately 5 p.m. Attempts were made to contact the missing […]
Champaign Deputy Chief of Police David Shaffer Named Granby, Colorado, Chief of Police
The Town of Granby, Colorado, Board of Trustees has confirmed the hire and announced Champaign Deputy Chief of Police David Shaffer as its new Chief of Police. Shaffer’s final day with the City of Champaign Police Department will be Aug. 8, 2021. “It’s been an honor to serve the City of Champaign and our community, […]
Champaign Police, Champaign Unit 4 School District Announce Temporary Suspension of the School Resource Officer Program
With the upcoming school year set to begin Aug. 19, the Champaign Police Department and Champaign Unit 4 Schools are announcing the temporary suspension of the School Resource Officer Program for the 2021-22 school year due to police staffing shortages. Champaign Police will continue to proactively monitor school safety and maintain a presence throughout the […]
Homicide Investigation – 3000 Block of Edward Hoffman Drive
On July 23, 2021, at approximately 4:56 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 3000 Block of Edward Hoffman Drive for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 26-year-old male suffering from a single life-threatening gunshot wound to the chest. He was transported to a local hospital by ambulance where he succumbed to […]
City Manager to Appoint Matthew Henson to Serve as Interim Chief of Police
City Manager Dorothy Ann David will appoint Champaign Deputy Police Chief Matthew Henson to serve as Interim Chief of Police effective August 6, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. Henson will serve as Interim Chief upon the departure of Chief Anthony Cobb until a new Chief is appointed. “Deputy Chief Henson has served our City well for […]