Category: Police Department Press Releases

Homicide Investigation – 700 Block of N. Neil Street

On August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:32 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a call for assistance from Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in the 700 Block of N. Neil Street related to a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, County deputies located a 36-year-old male victim from Champaign suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso […]


Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Shooting Incidents

Champaign Police are seeking community assistance in the investigation of multiple overnight shooting incidents, including two shooting incidents that injured three victims. Additionally, details on a third investigation will be issued via media release later today. Each shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is believed to be no relation between them. On […]


Charges Filed in December 22, 2014, Homicide Investigation

On December 22, 2014, at approximately 1:10 A.M., Champaign Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 400-block of Brookwood Drive. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting and two victims. One of the victims at the scene was 40-year-old Rashidi Overstreet of Champaign, who was found […]


Arrest Made in July 5, 2022, Shooting Investigation

The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to a July 5, 2022, shooting investigation. At 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, officers from the Champaign Police Department were dispatched to the 1600-block of West University Avenue for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old Champaign man […]


Shooting Investigation – 1100 N Third St

On August 13, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of N. Third Street for the report of a large gathering and a fight breaking out. Upon arrival, officers observed a couple hundred individuals congregating throughout an entire apartment complex and along the adjacent roadways; however, there was no active […]


Shooting Investigation – 400 Block of North Prairie Street

On August 5, 2022, at approximately 2:16 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 400 block of North Prairie Street for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers found a 28-year-old male Urbana resident with a non-life-threatening injury to his leg. They immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could arrive. He […]


Champaign Police Investigating Two Shooting Incidents

Champaign Police are seeking community assistance in the investigation of two shooting incidents. At this time, it is not known if there is any relationship between these incidents. On July 30, 2022, at approximately 9:08 p.m., Champaign Police responded to multiple reports of a shooting with injuries in the 1100 Block of N. Third Street. […]


Shooting Investigation – 800-Block of Maple Street

Officers from the Champaign Police Department were dispatched to the 800-block of Maple Street at 12:59 a.m. on Thursday, July 28, 2022, for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 65-year-old male Champaign resident with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his arm. Officers immediately rendered medical aid until the victim […]


Champaign Police STEP up Traffic Enforcement

The Champaign Police Department reminds motorists of the importance of maintaining a safe travel speed and following all traffic laws.  To promote traffic safety and address community concerns about speeding and other moving violations, Champaign Police have reimplemented directed patrols under the Strategic Traffic Enforcement Program (STEP). Under STEP, officers will be specifically assigned to […]