Category: Police Department Press Releases

Champaign Police Investigating Armed Robbery

On Oct. 13, 2020, at approximately 9 p.m., Champaign Police responded to CVS, located at 101 W. Green Street, for reports of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a subject entered the business in possession of a long gun and demanded money from a store employee. The suspect fled the business with an undisclosed […]


Shooting Investigation – 1100 block of N Harris Avenue

On Oct. 10, 2020, at approximately 10:11 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of North Harris Avenue for multiple reports of shots fired. Upon arrival, officers located a 34-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his right leg. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The preliminary investigation suggests […]


Arrest Made in October 4, 2020, Shooting Investigation

On October 7, 2020, at approximately 11:43 p.m., Champaign Police arrested Demerio Hilson, 34, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in an Oct. 4, 2020, shooting. Hilson was arrested in the 1200 block of Paula Drive, Champaign, on several weapon-related offenses. On Oct. 4, 2020, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area […]


Homicide Investigation – 3000 Block of West William Street

On October 8, 2020, at approximately 2:06 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 3000 block of West William Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers discovered an unresponsive 29-year-old male laying in the middle of the roadway suffering from multiple, life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital but succumbed to […]


Arrest Made in February 3, 2020, Homicide Investigation

On October 6, 2020, at approximately 11:12 a.m., the Champaign County Street Crimes Task Force and United States Marshal’s Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force located and arrested D’Andre Miller, 33, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in a Feb. 3, 2020, homicide. Miller was arrested in the 1100 block of North James Street, Champaign. […]


Shooting Investigation – Hickory Street and Bellefontaine Street

On Oct. 4, 2020, at approximately 12:37 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Hickory Street and Bellefontaine Street for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 31-year-old male with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to a lower extremity. Officers provided medical aid and the victim was transported to a local hospital for […]


Champaign Police Reminds Public to Secure Vehicles

The Champaign Police Department is currently investigating multiple cases involving vehicles being stolen from public streets and residential areas. In September, Champaign Police received 31 reports of stolen vehicles citywide, with 10 occurring on the University of Illinois’ campus or in the nearby area. In the majority of the vehicle thefts, it is believed the […]


Shooting Investigation – 1600 Block of Sheffield Road

On Sept. 26, 2020, at approximately 12:43 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1600 block of Sheffield Road for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 39-year-old male with a single gunshot wound. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment. The victim’s injuries are not currently believed to be life […]


Arrest Made in Sept. 7 Shooting Investigation – 100 Block of Kenwood Road

On Sept. 18, 2020, at approximately 11:31 a.m., Champaign Police arrested Ketone Lavell Bryant, 20, of Champaign, for his alleged involvement in the shooting of a 27-year-old male on Sept. 7, 2020. Bryant was arrested without incident in the 300 block of West Marketview Drive in Champaign, and he was transported to the Champaign County […]


Shooting Investigation – 2500 Block of West Springfield Avenue

On Sept. 15, 2020, at approximately 11:29 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 2500 block of West Springfield Avenue for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male with two gunshot wounds. The victim was transported to a local hospital and immediately taken into surgery. The victim’s injuries are not currently believed […]