17-05-2025
22-year-old man shot in Champaign, police seeking more information
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A 22-year-old man was shot in Champaign on Saturday, and police are looking for more details on the people involved.
At 2:24 a.m. on Saturday, Champaign Police responded to the 1100 block of N Third Street for the reports of gunfire in a nearby parking lot. On scene, officers located a 22-year-old Urbana man suffering from a gunshot wound to the leg.
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These officers immediately began to administer medical aid with assistance from the Champaign Fire Department until the man could be transported to an area hospital for further treatment. He remains hospitalized in stable condition.
The initial investigation indicates that there was an exchange of gunfire in the area between unknown parties. The people involved in the shooting fled the area before officers arrived.
Additionally, investigators on scene found shell casings and property damage, including damage to two buildings and one vehicle. No other injuries have been reported in this incident.
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At this time, officers are continuing to search the surrounding area for witnesses and video footage that could help with the investigation. Any resident or business in the nearby area with exterior surveillance camera systems is urged to notify the Champaign Police Department.
In this incident, arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing.
The department is asking anyone who has more information to call them at 217-351-4545. People can also submit tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477, on their website or on the P3 Tips app.
Crime Stoppers will pay cash rewards of $5,000 for tips that lead to an arrest in any homicide case, $2,500 for tips leading to an arrest in a felony crime involving a firearm and up to $1,000 for tips leading to the arrest of people responsible for any other crime.
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