Category: Police Department Press Releases

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 […]


Homicide Investigation – 800 Block of North Willis Avenue

On July 30, 2021, at approximately 10:44 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 800 Block of North Willis Drive for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers were led into a private residence where they located a 20-year-old male suffering from four gunshot wounds. He was transported to a local hospital by ambulance where […]


Champaign Police, Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, and Champaign County Coroner’s Office Investigating Homicide

On Thursday, July 29, at approximately 7:36 p.m., Champaign Police were notified of a missing 14-year-old juvenile from the 900 block of Harvard Street, Champaign. Champaign Police contacted the father of the reported missing juvenile, who informed police the juvenile left the family’s residence at approximately 5 p.m. Attempts were made to contact the missing […]


Champaign Deputy Chief of Police David Shaffer Named Granby, Colorado, Chief of Police

The Town of Granby, Colorado, Board of Trustees has confirmed the hire and announced Champaign Deputy Chief of Police David Shaffer as its new Chief of Police. Shaffer’s final day with the City of Champaign Police Department will be Aug. 8, 2021. “It’s been an honor to serve the City of Champaign and our community, […]