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 […]
Chief of Police Anthony Cobb Appointed to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board
On Oct. 30, 2020, Illinois Governor JB Pritzker appointed Champaign Chief of Police Anthony Cobb to the Illinois Law Enforcement Training and Standards Board. Chief Cobb is slated to serve as a member on the board until August 2023. As a board member, Chief Cobb will play a crucial role in the professionalization of policing […]
City of Champaign Announces Dates for Police-Community Virtual Study Circles
The City of Champaign is pleased to announce the dates of three police-community study circles and invites the public to engage in more in-depth discussions about the future of policing in Champaign. The study circles serve as a follow-up to the recently concluded community listening sessions. Study circles will be used to gather additional, detailed […]
Shooting Investigation – 400 Block of Louisiana Avenue
On Oct. 26, 2020, at approximately 11: 55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 400 block of Louisiana Avenue for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned two individuals were struck by gunfire and transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. An 18-year-old female suffered a gunshot wound to her upper right thigh […]
Shooting Investigation – 1000 block of Holiday Drive
On Oct. 26, 2020, at approximately 12:55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a local hospital after being notified a 17-year-old male had arrived by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his left arm. The preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred in the 1000 block of Holiday Drive inside of a vehicle. Police learned […]
Champaign Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspect
The Champaign Police Department is looking to identify a suspect who is believed to be involved in two recent armed robberies to the CVS at 107 W. Green Street. The robberies occurred on Oct. 4 at approximately 7:30 p.m. and on Oct. 13 at approximately 9 p.m. In both incidents, the offender arrived on a […]