Category: Police Department Press Releases

Suspect Arrested in November 2019 Shooting Investigation

On Nov. 21, 2019, at approximately 10:31 p.m., Champaign Police received reports of shots heard in the area of State Street and Bradley Avenue. Upon arrival, officers began searching for a scene when they were notified three male shooting victims, ages 19, 19 and 20, arrived at a local hospital by personal vehicle. All three […]


Second Arrest Made in March 2018 Homicide Investigation

On March 23, 2018, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Apricot Drive for a report of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Ricky Green of Urbana, who suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. On-scene medical care was immediately provided, and the victim was transported to an area hospital […]


Champaign Police Investigating Attempted Armed Robbery, Warrant Issued

On Feb. 15, 2020, at approximately 11:19 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 700 block of South Randolph Street following reports of shots being fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple shell casings and property damage to a residential apartment complex as a result of gunfire. No shooting victims were reported to police; however, one individual […]


Arrest Made in Jan. 22 Shooting Investigation

On Jan. 22, 2020, at approximately 10:43 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Kenwood Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old female with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity. The victim was transported to an area hospital and has since been released. As the investigation […]


Suspect Identified, Warrant Issued in Jan. 22 Shooting Investigation

On Jan. 22, 2020, at approximately 10:43 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Kenwood Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old female with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity. The victim was transported to an area hospital and has since been released. As the investigation […]


Arrest Made in March 2018 Homicide Investigation

On March 23, 2018, at approximately 12:09 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Apricot Drive for a report of gunshots being heard. Upon arrival, officers located 18-year-old Ricky Green of Urbana, who suffered a life-threatening gunshot wound. On-scene medical care was immediately provided, and the victim was transported to an area hospital, […]


Police Investigating Overnight Homicide, Arrest Warrant Issued

On Feb. 3, 2020, at approximately 2:49 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1300 block of Mariner Way for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 33-year-old male inside a vehicle suffering from a single, life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen. The victim was transported to a local hospital and rushed into surgery […]


Champaign Police Investigating Shooting

On Feb. 2, 2020, at approximately 2:23 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1500 block of Hedge Road after reports of gunfire in the area. Upon arrival, no victim was located, but at approximately 2:56 a.m., police were alerted a 25-year-old female arrived at a local hospital with a single, non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The investigation […]


Champaign Police Investigating Shots Fired Incident at Marketplace Mall

This evening, at approximately 8:22 PM, multiple law enforcement agencies responded to Marketplace Mall located at 2000 N. Neil Street for reports of gunfire.  Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence of gunfire in the parking lot on the west side of the business near the food court.  The preliminary investigation has revealed no injuries; and no […]


Champaign Police Investigating Shooting

On Jan. 22, 2020, at approximately 10:43 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Kenwood Road following reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old female with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity. The victim was transported to an area hospital. The preliminary investigation indicates there was a dispute […]