Shooting Investigation – Neil Street and Arcadia Drive
On September 9, 2021, at approximately 2:48 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Neil Street and Arcadia Drive for the report of shots fired, and then learned multiple vehicles were involved in a crash at the intersection of Moreland and Town Center boulevard. Upon arrival to the crash scene, officers located a 34-year-old […]
Shooting Investigation – N Market Street and E Eureka Street
On August 28, 2021, at approximately 4:44 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of N Market Street and E Eureka Street for the report of shots fired. Soon thereafter, additional officers responded to a local hospital after being notified a 15-year-old male arrived by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his leg. […]
Shooting Investigation – 200 Block of West Clark Street
On August 28, 2021, at approximately 1:43 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 block of West Clark Street for the report of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers encountered a large, disruptive gathering and discovered evidence of gunfire. Soon thereafter, officers learned a 20-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a […]
Police Respond to Domestic Disturbance, Barricaded Subject; Arrest Made
On Aug. 25, 2021, at approximately 4:35 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of Buena Vista Drive for the report of a domestic disturbance. Upon arrival, officers learned the female had been battered by a male subject, who also displayed and threatened her with a firearm. The female victim escaped the encounter with […]
Homicide Investigation – 1500 Block of North Neil Street
On August 24, 2021, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 block of Edgebrook Drive for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to his chest. Responding officers and a concerned citizen rendered medical aid until the victim was […]
Shooting Investigation – 300 Block of West Bradley Avenue
On August 23, 2021, at approximately 10:41 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 300 block of West Bradley Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old female suffering from a single non-life-threatening gunshot wound to her lower body. The victim was transported to a local hospital and is in stable […]
Champaign Police Investigating Fatal Accident
On Aug. 22, 2021, at approximately 6:08 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Church Street and Prospect Avenue for the report of a vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 50-year-old male who had sustained life-threatening injuries. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. […]
Shooting Investigation – 100 Block of East Green Street
On August 21, 2021, at approximately 11:28 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 100 block of East Green Street for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds and began providing medical aid. The victim was transported to a local hospital and taken into surgery in […]
Shooting Investigation – 600 Block of East University Avenue
On August 21, 2021, at approximately 2:42 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 600 block of East University Avenue for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 23-year-old male suffering from two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and taken into surgery. The preliminary investigation indicates the […]
Police Arrest Male for Gun-related Offense
On Aug. 16, 2021, at approximately 9:54 a.m., Champaign Police and the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Fugitive Task Force arrested Johnnie Holbrook, 25, of Champaign in the 2000 block of Middleton Drive, Mahomet. On Aug. 5, 2021, a warrant for his arrest was obtained by the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office for the offense of […]