One hospitalized with ‘potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds' in Champaign shooting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Officers with the Champaign Police Department responded to a shooting with injuries just before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
It happened near the intersection of JT Coffman Drive and Neil St., just north of Marketplace Mall. A WCIA reporter on the scene saw around 14 police cars and police tape surrounding the sidewalk just outside of a nearby apartment building.
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Once on the scene, officers found victim with 'potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds,' according to the Champaign Police Department. Officers then began to administer first aid until the person could be brought to the hospital for immediate treatment.
The Champaign Police Department asks that anyone who has additional information to call 217-351-4545. To submit an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers, call 217-373-8477 (TIPS), visit their website, or the 'P3 Tips' mobile app.
WCIA will update this story when more information is available.
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