Category: Police Department Press Releases

Shooting Investigation – 1100 Block of Hickory Street

On June 24, 2020, at approximately 5:40 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of Hickory Street for a reported shooting. A short time later, police were notified a 73-year-old male had arrived at a local hospital with a serious gunshot wound to his abdomen. The victim was taken into surgery. The preliminary investigation […]


Shooting Investigation – 2100 Block of West White Street

On June 23, 2020, at approximately 3:38 p.m., Champaign Police responded to an apartment complex parking lot in the 2100 block of West White Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 16-year-old male who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body. Officers provided medical attention and the victim was […]


Champaign Police Investigating Shooting

On June 22, 2020, at approximately 4:03 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of Phillips Drive and Nelson Court for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers learned a 16-year-old male had been struck by gunfire and was taken to a local hospital by personal vehicle. He sustained two non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his lower […]


Champaign Police Investigating Two Overnight Shootings

On June 14, 2020, at approximately 12:29 a.m., Champaign Police responded to an apartment building in the 300 block of East Daniel Street for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 24-year-old male who had sustained a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to his lower body.  Officers provided medical attention to the victim at the scene […]


Burglary Arrest Made in Connection to Recent Lootings

On Sunday, May 31, 2020, shortly after 3 p.m., several individuals gathered in the parking lot of Marketplace Mall. Moments later, additional vehicles arrived, and individuals immediately began looting and vandalizing area businesses, leading to civil unrest. This criminal behavior quickly spread throughout Champaign and lasted until approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, June 1. Approximately […]


Champaign Police Investigating Shooting

On June 2, 2020, at approximately 10:47 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 300 block of West Bradley Avenue for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers began canvassing the area and identified a scene consistent with gunfire. Officers were informed at approximately 10:53 p.m. a 39-year-old male arrived at a local hospital by personal transport […]


27 Arrests Made in Looting Incidents; Origin of Civil Unrest Under Investigation

On Sunday, May 31, 2020, shortly after 3 p.m., several individuals gathered in the parking lot of Marketplace Mall. Moments later, several vehicles arrived, and individuals immediately began looting and vandalizing area businesses, leading to civil unrest. This criminal behavior quickly spread throughout Champaign and lasted until approximately 2 a.m. on Monday, June 1. Immediately […]


Warrant Issued in May 26, 2020, Shooting Investigation

On May 26, 2020, at approximately 7:59 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 3200 block of Ridgewood Drive for reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, a 31-year-old male with multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds was discovered in a yard outside of a private residence. Officers immediately rendered aid until emergency medical personnel arrived and transported the […]


Champaign Police Investigating Shooting

On May 27, 2020, at approximately 6:35 p.m., Champaign Police responded to a local hospital after being notified a 30-year-old male arrived with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The incident is believed to have occurred in the area of E Bradley Avenue and N Walnut Street. The preliminary investigation indicates the victim was traveling inside a […]


Arrest Made in May 21 Homicide Investigation

On May 21, 2020, at approximately 2:02 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the area of 200 S. Country Fair Drive for a reported shooting. Upon arrival, officers located a 25-year-old male victim, later identified as James K. Coleman from Rantoul, who was pronounced dead at the scene. Police determined a group of individuals gathered at […]