Shooting Investigation – Area of Eureka Street and Walnut Street
On July 1, 2020, at approximately 7:31 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Fourth Street and Bradley Avenue for a reported shooting. Soon thereafter, police were alerted a 17-year-old male arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to an upper extremity. A scene consistent with a shooting was then identified […]
ARREST MADE: Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of Hickory Street
On July 1, 2020, at approximately 1:54 p.m., Champaign Police arrested Gofart Whitley, 66, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in the shooting of a 73-year-old male on June 24. Whitley was arrested without incident at a private residence in the 1500 block of Kiler Drive. He was transported to the Champaign County Correctional Center […]
Champaign Fire and Police Encourage Safe and Lawful Fireworks Celebrations
As Independence Day approaches and our community begins to celebrate July 4th and the season of fireworks, the City of Champaign reminds residents and visitors that fireworks can be dangerous and to celebrate safely by leaving the fireworks to the experts. According to The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, there were approximately 10,000 fireworks-related, emergency […]
ARREST MADE: Shooting Investigation – 2100 Block of West White Street
On June 25, 2020, at approximately 12:58 p.m., Champaign Police arrested Carlos Jones, 18, of Champaign, without incident at the intersection of White Street and Country Fair Drive for his alleged involvement in the shooting of two 16-year-old males on June 23. A firearm was recovered during his arrest. Jones was transported to the Champaign […]
Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of Hickory Street
On June 24, 2020, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of Hickory Street for a reported shooting. A short time later, police were notified a 73-year-old male had arrived at a local hospital with a serious gunshot wound to his abdomen. The victim was taken into surgery. The preliminary investigation […]
Shooting Investigation – 2100 Block of West White Street
On June 23, 2020, at approximately 3:38 p.m., Champaign Police responded to an apartment complex parking lot in the 2100 block of West White Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body. Officers provided medical attention and the victim was […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting
On June 22, 2020, at approximately 4:03 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Phillips Drive and Nelson Court for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned a 16-year-old male had been struck by gunfire and was taken to a local hospital by personal vehicle. He sustained two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his lower […]
Champaign Police Investigating Two Overnight Shootings
On June 14, 2020, at approximately 12:29 a.m., Champaign Police responded to an apartment building in the 300 block of East Daniel Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 24-year-old male who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body. Officers provided medical attention to the victim at the scene […]
Burglary Arrest Made in Connection to Recent Lootings
On Sunday, May 31, 2020, shortly after 3 p.m., several individuals gathered in the parking lot of Marketplace Mall. Moments later, additional vehicles arrived, and individuals immediately began looting and vandalizing area businesses, leading to civil unrest. This criminal behavior quickly spread throughout Champaign and lasted until approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, June 1. Approximately […]
Champaign Police Investigating Shooting
On June 2, 2020, at approximately 10:47 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 300 block of West Bradley Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers began canvassing the area and identified a scene consistent with gunfire. Officers were informed at approximately 10:53 p.m. a 39-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport […]