Champaign Police Respond to Report of Suspicious Package
Traffic Reopened Near Springfield Avenue & Staley Road At approximately 7:00 a.m. on Friday, September 2, 2022, the Champaign Police Department responded to a call for a suspicious item at a business near the intersection of Springfield Avenue and Staley Road. The item was described as a large piece of unattended luggage located near highly […]
Arrest Made in August 27, 2022, Homicide Investigation
The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to an early morning homicide investigation. On August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:32 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a call for assistance from the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in the 700 Block of N. Neil Street related to a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, County deputies […]
Homicide Investigation – 700 Block of N. Neil Street
On August 27, 2022, at approximately 3:32 a.m., Champaign Police responded to a call for assistance from Champaign County Sheriff’s Office in the 700 Block of N. Neil Street related to a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, County deputies located a 36-year-old male victim from Champaign suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to the torso […]
Champaign Police Investigating Overnight Shooting Incidents
Champaign Police are seeking community assistance in the investigation of multiple overnight shooting incidents, including two shooting incidents that injured three victims. Additionally, details on a third investigation will be issued via media release later today. Each shooting appears to be an isolated incident, and there is believed to be no relation between them. On […]
Charges Filed in December 22, 2014, Homicide Investigation
On December 22, 2014, at approximately 1:10 A.M., Champaign Police Department officers responded to a report of a shooting at a residence in the 400-block of Brookwood Drive. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of a shooting and two victims. One of the victims at the scene was 40-year-old Rashidi Overstreet of Champaign, who was found […]
Arrest Made in July 5, 2022, Shooting Investigation
The Champaign Police Department has made an arrest related to a July 5, 2022, shooting investigation. At 7:35 p.m. on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, officers from the Champaign Police Department were dispatched to the 1600-block of West University Avenue for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers located a 20-year-old Champaign man […]
Shooting Investigation – 1100 N Third St
On August 13, 2022, at approximately 3:55 a.m., Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of N. Third Street for the report of a large gathering and a fight breaking out. Upon arrival, officers observed a couple hundred individuals congregating throughout an entire apartment complex and along the adjacent roadways; however, there was no active […]
Arrest Made in Fatal Traffic Crash Investigation
On August 7, 2022, at approximately 8:42 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the intersection of Mattis Avenue and John Street for a report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The driver was reported to have fled the scene. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old Champaign man in the roadway with significant life-threatening injuries and […]
Shooting Investigation – 400 Block of North Prairie Street
On August 5, 2022, at approximately 2:16 a.m., Champaign Police were dispatched to the 400 block of North Prairie Street for a report of a shooting with injury. Upon arrival, officers found a 28-year-old male Urbana resident with a non-life-threatening injury to his leg. They immediately rendered medical aid until an ambulance could arrive. He […]
Champaign Police Investigating Two Shooting Incidents
Champaign Police are seeking community assistance in the investigation of two shooting incidents. At this time, it is not known if there is any relationship between these incidents. On July 30, 2022, at approximately 9:08 p.m., Champaign Police responded to multiple reports of a shooting with injuries in the 1100 Block of N. Third Street. […]