Category: Police Department Press Releases

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 […]


Champaign Police Investigating Two Dec. 28 Evening Shootings

On Dec. 28, 2021, at approximately 7:24 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1200 block of Redwood Drive for reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 17-year-old male inside of a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his back. On scene, officers applied a chest seal on the victim and continued to render […]


Arrest Made in Champaign Park Apartments Homicide

On October 20, 2021, at approximately 10:37 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 block of Kenwood Road for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located Acarrie Ingram-Triner, 19, of Champaign, with a life-threatening gunshot wound to her lower neck. Champaign Police and Champaign Fire rendered medical aid until Ms. Ingram-Triner was transported […]


Shooting Investigation – 300 block of Bloomington Road

On December 21, 2021, at approximately 1:52 p.m., officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 300 block of Bloomington Road. While officers were on scene, an 18-year-old Champaign man, suffering from gunshot wounds to his lower extremities, arrived by personal transport at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana. Once officers responded to Carle […]