Category: Police Department Press Releases

Champaign Police Lieutenant Bruce Ramseyer to Retire

Champaign Police Lieutenant Bruce Ramseyer has announced his retirement following 25 years of service to the City of Champaign. Ramseyer’s last day will be Friday, Dec. 18. “It has been an honor to have worked in this noble profession with such great people and committed law enforcement professionals at the Champaign Police Department,” said Ramseyer. […]


Shooting Investigation – 50 Block of E Springfield Avenue

On Dec. 6, 2020, at approximately 3:36 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 50 block of East Springfield Avenue for reports of shots heard. Upon arrival, officers discovered evidence of a shooting and were informed a 38-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his right arm and right […]


Barricaded Subject – 1900 Block of West Kirby Avenue

On Dec. 4, 2020, at approximately 5:32 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1900 block of West Kirby Avenue for the report of a potential hostage situation from an individual believed to be suffering from mental illness. Upon arrival, officers discovered an 18-year-old male with multiple felony warrants for his arrest barricaded inside of a […]


Shooting Investigation – 1200 Block of W Eureka Street

On Nov. 29, 2020, at approximately 3:26 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1200 block of West Eureka Street for an unknown problem. Upon arrival, officers observed several vehicles fleeing the area and discovered evidence consistent with a shooting. Police were soon informed a 28-year-old male victim arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening […]


Homicide Investigation – 2500 Block of Leeper Court

On November 26, 2020, at approximately 1:05 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500 block of Leeper Court for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 31-year-old male victim laying in the roadway. The victim had sustained multiple gunshot wounds and was pronounced dead at the scene. The preliminary investigation suggests the victim was […]


Gun-related Arrest Made in connection to Nov. 12, 2020, Homicide

On Friday, November 13, 2020, at approximately 10:53 a.m., a Champaign Police Detective was conducting a follow-up investigation in the Gerryontae Brown homicide. While inside an apartment in the 2400 block of North Neil Street gathering information on the homicide, an individual knocked on the door. A resident opened the door and was confronted by […]


Warrant Issued, Suspect in Custody in Nov. 12 Homicide Investigation

On November 12, 2020, at approximately 5:17 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of the 600 block of East Eureka Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male inside of a private residence with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim, identified as Gerryontae Brown, did not survive his injuries. As […]


Homicide Investigation – 300 Block of East Hill Street

On Nov. 13, 2020, at approximately 3:22 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 300 block of East Hill Street following the report of an individual believed to be deceased inside of a motor vehicle. Upon arrival, officers confirmed the report and located a 30-year-old male inside of a motor vehicle who had sustained a fatal […]


Champaign Police Investigating Early Evening Homicide

On November 12, 2020, at approximately 5:17 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of the 600 block of East Eureka Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male victim with a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was rushed to a local hospital; however, he did not survive his injuries. The […]


Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of North Sixth Street

On Nov. 2, 2020, at approximately 4:53 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 Block of North Sixth Street for reports of shots heard. Upon arrival, officers located multiple spent shell casings near the intersection of Sixth Street and Beardsley Avenue. At approximately 4:58 p.m., officers were notified a 24-year-old male arrived at a local […]