Category: Police Department Press Releases

Shooting Investigation – 300 Block of West Bradley Avenue

On August 23, 2021, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 300 block of West Bradley Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old female suffering from a single non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her lower body. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable […]


Champaign Police Investigating Fatal Accident

On Aug. 22, 2021, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Church Street and Prospect Avenue for the report of a vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 50-year-old male who had sustained life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. […]


Shooting Investigation – 100 Block of East Green Street

On August 21, 2021, at approximately 11:28 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of East Green Street for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and began providing medical aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital and taken into surgery in […]


Shooting Investigation – 600 Block of East University Avenue

On August 21, 2021, at approximately 2:42 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 600 block of East University Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 23-year-old male suffering from two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and taken into surgery. The preliminary investigation indicates the […]


Police Arrest Male for Gun-related Offense

On Aug. 16, 2021, at approximately 9:54 a.m., Champaign Police and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force arrested Johnnie Holbrook, 25, of Champaign in the 2000 block of Middleton Drive, Mahomet. On Aug. 5, 2021, a warrant for his arrest was obtained by the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office for the offense of […]


Shooting Investigation – 1200 Block of Clock Street

On August 16, 2021, at approximately 8:46 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1200 block of Clock Street for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 13-year-old male suffering from a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his left arm. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is currently in stable condition. […]


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 […]