Category: Police Department Press Releases

Shooting Investigation – 2400 Block of N Neil Street

Champaign Police were dispatched at 1:54 a.m. on January 3, 2023, to the 2400 Block of N. Neil Street for a report of a Shooting with Injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 40-year-old Champaign man with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound to the abdomen. Personnel from the Champaign Police and Fire Departments rendered medical aid […]


Champaign Police Seek Community Assistance in Investigating Bank Robbery

On Dec. 19, 2022, at approximately 9:11 a.m., Champaign Police Officers responded to the First Financial Bank located at 1205 S. Neil Street for reports of a bank robbery. Upon arrival, officers learned a suspect entered the bank, displayed a note indicating the presence of a handgun, and demanded money. The suspect fled the bank […]


Additional Charges Filed in November 4, 2022, Homicide Investigation

Charges have been filed against a second man following an investigation into a homicide on Elm Street in early November 2022. On November 4, 2022, Champaign Police were dispatched at 4:52 p.m. to the 1100-Block of N. Elm Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. Shortly after officers arrived at the scene, 18-year-old […]


Shooting Investigation – 900 Block of W. Beardsley Ave

Champaign Police were dispatched at 7:50 p.m. on December 13, 2022, to the 900 block of W. Beardsley Avenue for a report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, Champaign Police located two victims with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds, including a 48-year-old male shot in the leg and a 28-year-old male shot in the leg. Both […]


Champaign Police Remind the Public of Important Mailing Tips During Holiday Mailing Season

Champaign Police are reminding the community of important precautions to help prevent mail and package theft when sending and receiving gifts, cards, and other items this holiday season. With a growing number of items being delivered by the United States Postal Service and other shipping companies, postal officials have shared several simple measures that area […]


Charges Filed in November 4, 2022, Homicide Investigation

Charges have been filed against a Champaign man following an investigation into a homicide on Elm Street in early November 2022. On November 4, 2022, Champaign Police were dispatched at 4:52 p.m. to the 1100-Block of N. Elm Street for a report of a shooting with injuries. Shortly after officers arrived at the scene, 18-year-old […]


Shooting Investigation – 800 Block Of Dennison Drive

Champaign Police were dispatched at 12:24 a.m. on November 25, 2022, to the 800-block of Dennison Drive for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers encountered a 36-year-old Champaign man with multiple potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. Officers and personnel from the Champaign Fire Department immediately rendered medical aid until he could be […]


Lieutenant Gregory Manzana Earns Northwestern University Leadership Award

The Champaign Police Department is proud to announce that Lieutenant Gregory Manzana received special honors on Friday, November 18, 2022, during his graduation from the Northwestern University Center for Public Safety’s School of Police Staff and Command. Lt. Manzana, a veteran of the Champaign Police Department, served as Vice President of his class and received […]


Shooting Investigation – 500-Block of N. Elm Street

Champaign Police were dispatched at 9:30 a.m. on November 11, 2022, to the alley in the 500-block of N. Elm Street for a report of a shooting with injury. As officers arrived on-scene, they located a 23-year-old Champaign man with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. Police Officers and personnel from the Champaign Fire […]