Champaign Police announced on March 22 that a 16-year-old died after being shot during a fight in the parking lot of the Market Place Shopping Center near Dick’s House of Sport Store. The incident occurred at approximately 6:14 p.m. on March 21, when at least one person fired a gun, striking the victim.
Police and Champaign Fire Department personnel provided immediate medical assistance before the victim was transported by ambulance to a local hospital. Despite life-saving efforts, the victim was pronounced dead at 11:44 p.m.
No arrests have been made, and police say the investigation is ongoing. Authorities are asking for help from anyone who may have information or video footage related to the incident. Community members can contact Champaign Police at 217-351-4545 or share tips anonymously through Crime Stoppers by phone, online at 373tips.com, or via the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
Officials remind residents that all information submitted to Crime Stoppers remains anonymous. Calls are routed through a third-party national call center without caller ID tracking or recorded conversations.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for tips leading to arrests: $5,000 for homicide cases, $2,500 for felony crimes involving firearms, and up to $1,000 for other crimes.
