Category: Police Department Press Releases

Champaign Police Announces Return of “Coffee with a Cop”

CHAMPAIGN – The Champaign Police Department has announced the return of a popular community engagement series, Coffee with a Cop. These events offer a unique opportunity for residents to meet with police officers to ask questions, voice concerns and to get to know one another better through casual conversation. The coffee is complimentary for those […]


Shooting Investigation – 1500 Block of Kirby Avenue

On February 26, 2022, at approximately 4:54 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1500 block of West Kirby Avenue for reports of shots fired.  Shortly after, police were notified that a 19-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a life-threatening gunshot wound and was taken into surgery.  The victim remains in […]


Additional Criminal Charges Announced in August 15, 2020, Homicide Investigation

On August 15, 2020, at approximately 10:09 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the parking lot of Star Fox Liquor, located at 1005 West Bloomington Road for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 23-year-old male, identified as Christopher Kelly, suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was rushed to a local hospital but […]


Charges Filed in December 1, 2019 Shooting Investigation

On December 1, 2019, at approximately 11:30 p.m., Champaign Police responded to reports of shots fired in the 1600 block of Williamsburg Drive. Officers discovered a 10-year-old male victim inside a private residence suffering from two life-threatening gunshot wounds upon arrival. Officers immediately rendered aid until the victim was transported to a local hospital and […]


Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Battery, Shooting

On February 20, 2022, at approximately 1:47 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 block of West Clark Street for a report of a battery, followed by shots fired. Upon arrival, officers learned of a fight that left a 41-year-old male injured and discovered evidence of gunfire. Soon thereafter, officers learned a 27-year-old male arrived […]


Champaign Police Department Accepting Applications for Entry-Level and Experienced Police Officers

The City of Champaign is now accepting applications for entry-level police officer testing on an ongoing, continuous basis. Candidate pools will be pulled monthly for review as part of the City’s Entry-Level Police Officer hiring process. Are you ready to protect and serve your community? The Champaign Police Department is seeking a diverse pool of […]


Champaign Police Respond to Shots Fired Incident, One Arrest Made

On February 12, 2022, at approximately 2:07 p.m., Champaign Police were called for a report of shots fired at Marketplace Mall, 2000 N. Neil Street. Upon police arrival, officers learned that a physical altercation between a male and female subject started inside the building near the food court and moved to the parking lot. During […]


Vehicular Hijacking – 1000 S. Second Street – Four Arrested

On February 1, 2022, at approximately 3:35 PM, Champaign Police responded to a parking garage in the 1000 block of South Second Street for a carjacking that had just occurred.  The victim reported he had pulled into his secure parking garage, exited his vehicle, and was confronted by three to four individuals.  One of the […]


Arrest Made in October 31 Homicide Investigation – Parkland Pointe Apartments

On October 31, 2021, at approximately 12:26 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2000 block of West Bradley Avenue for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers observed several vehicles departing the scene and individuals fleeing on foot before locating Brandon Kelly, 20, of Champaign, with multiple gunshot wounds. Champaign Police Officers […]


Shooting Investigation – 1700 Block of Henry Street

On Jan. 15, 2022, at approximately 6:36 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1700 block of Henry Street for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old female in the kitchen area of a private residence with a gunshot wound to her lower right leg. Officers immediately provided medical aid […]