Category: Police Department Press Releases

Shooting Investigation – 1200 block of Providence Circle

On June 13, 2021, at approximately 10 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1200 block of Providence Circle for the report of shots fired. While investigating the report, police were notified at approximately 10:24 p.m. that a 17-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a single non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his […]


Police Investigating Overnight Accidental Shooting/Suicide Incident

On June 12, 2021, at approximately 1:18 a.m., Champaign Police learned two males had arrived by personal vehicle at Carle Hospital Emergency Department with life-threatening gunshot wounds. The preliminary investigation revealed this shooting event occurred in an alley located in the 300 block of East White Street, Champaign where a 16-year-old male was seated in […]


Shooting Investigation – 1200 block of West Bradley Avenue

On June 10, 2021, at approximately 9:56 p.m., a victim suffering from gunshot wounds to his back and lower extremities arrived by personal transport at Champaign Fire Department’s Station 3, 702 West Bradley Avenue. Champaign Police Officers responded and learned the 35-year-old Champaign man had been shot while at a residence in the 1200 block […]


Arrest Made in May 28, 2021, Shooting Investigation

On May 28, 2021, at approximately 1:07 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1300 block of Sunset Drive for reports of shots fired.  Upon arrival, officers located thirteen spent casings in the roadway and damage to one residence in the 1400 block of Sunset Drive.  No other damage or injuries were reported. As the investigation […]


Shooting Investigation – 900 block of West Bradley Avenue

On June 8, 2021, at approximately 10:01 p.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 900 block of West Bradley Avenue for a report of gunshots heard in the area.  While en route to the call, officers were advised a victim suffering from gunshot injuries arrived by personal vehicle at Champaign Fire Department’s Station 3, 702 […]


Homicide Investigation- 500 Block East Beardsley Avenue

On June 5, 2021, at approximately 5:45 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Fifth Street and Beardsley Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 17-year-old male seated in a vehicle. Officers learned the victim had sustained life-threatening injuries during this event and was transported to a local hospital for treatment. […]


Shooting Investigation – 30 block of East Main Street

On June 5, 2021, at approximately 2:28 a.m., Champaign Police were in the vicinity of the 30 block of East Main Street when officers heard a series of gun shots. Officers proceeded to the south alley of the 30 block of East Main Street and located a 20-year-old male suffering from three non-life-threatening gunshot wounds […]


Shooting Investigation – 1800 block of Joanne Lane

On June 2, 2021, at approximately 5:15 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1800 block of Joanne Lane for the report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located an 18-year-old male suffering from a single life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition. The preliminary investigation […]


Funeral Procession Route Announced for Officer Oberheim

The public is highly encouraged to line the funeral procession route to show support   Officer Chris Oberheim, #703, end of watch May 19, 2021, will be laid to rest Wednesday, May 26, 2021, following a funeral service at the Maranatha Assembly of God Church. The funeral service is open to family, friends, invited guests, […]


Shooting Investigation – 700 block of Crescent Drive

On May 23, 2021, at approximately 7:06 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 700 block of Crescent Drive for the report of shots fired. Upon arriving to the scene, officers learned a 23-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Champaign Police are currently interviewing witnesses and canvassing […]