City Of Champaign | City Of Champaign website
City Of Champaign | City Of Champaign website
Champaign Police are currently investigating a shooting incident that occurred on December 31, 2023, in the 2400 block of N. Neil Street. Officers were dispatched to the scene after receiving a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, they discovered that a 24-year-old woman from Rockford, Illinois, had arrived at a local hospital with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim is currently in stable condition.
According to the initial investigation, the victim was seated in her vehicle when she heard multiple shots fired in the area. The gunfire struck a building and the victim's vehicle, causing injury to her leg. The suspect fled the scene and has not been apprehended at this time.
The Champaign Police Department is actively investigating the incident and is seeking assistance from the community. Officers are canvassing the surrounding area for witnesses and video footage that may aid in the investigation. Residents or businesses with exterior surveillance camera systems are encouraged to contact the police department.
No arrests have been made in connection with the shooting, and the investigation is ongoing. The police department will provide updates as they become available.
Champaign Police are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. They can call the Champaign Police Department at 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Those who wish to remain anonymous can also provide tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at 217-373-8477 (TIPS), online at 373tips.com, or through the "P3 Tips" mobile app.
It is important to note that information submitted to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous. Calls are routed to a third-party national call center, and conversations are not recorded. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $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 individuals responsible for other crimes.
The Champaign Police Department is dedicated to ensuring the safety of the community and encourages anyone with information to come forward.
To learn more, click on this link: https://champaignil.gov/2024/01/01/shooting-investigation-2400-block-of-n-neil-street-3/
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