Category: Police Department Press Releases

Police Respond to Domestic Disturbance, Barricaded Subject; Arrest Made

On Aug. 25, 2021, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Buena Vista Drive for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned the female had been battered by a male subject, who also displayed and threatened her with a firearm. The female victim escaped the encounter with […]


Homicide Investigation – 1500 Block of North Neil Street

On August 24, 2021, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 block of Edgebrook Drive for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to his chest. Responding officers and a concerned citizen rendered medical aid until the victim was […]


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 […]