Category: Police Department Press Releases

Shooting Investigation – 1900 block of Southwood Drive

On February 13, 2021, at approximately 6:21 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1900 block of Southwood Drive after receiving a 911 call indicating there was a female at a residence needing help. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old female with a single gunshot wound to the leg. The victim was transported to a local […]


Shooting Investigation – E Beardsley Avenue/N Fourth Street

On Feb. 7, 2021, at approximately 5:28 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a local hospital for the report of a gunshot victim. Upon arrival, officers learned a 48-year-old male arrived at the hospital by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his left leg. Preliminary information suggests the victim was walking in the area […]


Arrest Made in Overnight Shots Fired Investigation

On Jan. 25, 2021, at approximately 10:36 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1500 block of West Kirby Avenue for reports of a shots fired. Upon arrival, officers discovered multiple spent shell casings outside of a private residence. No injuries were reported to police. The preliminary investigation identified the offender as Daniel Carruthers, 37, of […]


Shooting Investigation – 600 Block of Teal Cove Court

On Jan. 21, 2021, at approximately 12:02 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 600 Block of Teal Cove Court for reports of shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 37-year-old male with a gunshot wound to his back. He was transported to a local hospital and immediately taken into surgery. His injuries are not currently believed […]


Arrest Made in September 15, 2020, Shooting Investigation

On Sept. 15, 2020, at approximately 11:29 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500 block of West Springfield Avenue for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male with two gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and immediately taken into surgery where he was treated for his injuries. […]


Shooting Investigation – 1500 Block of North Prospect Avenue

On Dec. 31, 2020, at approximately 5:27 p.m., Champaign Police responded to a local hospital for the report of a shooting victim. Upon arrival, officers learned an 18-year-old male arrived at the hospital by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the hand. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was exiting a local business […]


Shooting Investigation – 1800 Block of West John Street

On Dec. 29, 2020, at approximately 7:29 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1800 block of West John Street for multiple reports of shots heard. As officers arrived, METCAD advised a 19-year-old female shooting victim had arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her leg. The preliminary investigation […]


Homicide Investigation – 2000 Block of Moreland Boulevard

On December 28, 2020, at approximately 4:46 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2000 block of Moreland Boulevard for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 36-year-old female victim inside of a vehicle suffering from multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital where she succumbed to her injuries. […]


Apply Now to Serve! Applications Open for 2021 Entry-Level Police Recruitment

The City of Champaign is now accepting applications for the 2021 entry-level police officer testing process. The deadline to apply is January 28, 2021 by 4 pm CST. For more information and to apply, prospective applicants should visit the National Testing Network website. The Champaign Police Department seeks diverse, committed individuals dedicated to providing the […]