‘Shocked' neighbors speak out after Champaign shooting in broad daylight
Authorities responded to the intersection of J.T. Coffman Drive and Neil Street Tuesday afternoon after reports of a shooting in broad daylight. When officers got there around 3:30 p.m., they found one person with life-threatening gunshot wounds. The victim went to the hospital.
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There was a heavy police presence at the scene for about three hours, with 14 cars blocking off Coffman Drive. WCIA spoke with a couple of people living nearby who said something like this happening is uncommon for their neighborhood.
'This is very surprising. I just walked out to my apartment, saw this,' said neighbor Eric Hood.
He saw an investigation unfolding with multiple police cars and crime scene tape.
'It's a quiet neighborhood,' Hood added. 'We don't normally have any problems out here.'
William Turnipseed lives across the street. He said the incident is indicative of the larger issue of gun violence nationwide.
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'Shocked. That's all I can say. I've never seen anything like that right in this neighborhood,' Turnipseed said. 'In fact, I don't think I've ever seen anything like this in this community.'
Hood said he knew the lights and sirens weren't good news.
'When I saw it, I knew something was up. I knew it wasn't good. But like I say, this is very rare for this neighborhood,' he said. 'I've got about 15 years, so a lot of these buildings and apartments weren't even out here when I moved out here.'
Hood said it's a reminder to stay alert and aware of your surroundings no matter where you are.
'Got to be careful, man, wherever you go anymore with this stuff, because you never know,' he added.
Champaign police said the incident is still under investigation.
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