Chambana Sun

Champaign Police responded to a shooting incident on Sunday, January 14, 2024, in the 100 block of W. Green Street. The victim, a 23-year-old male from Champaign, was found at the scene with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound. Immediate medical assistance was provided by officers and the Champaign Fire Department, and the victim was subsequently transported to a nearby hospital where he remains in stable condition.

According to the initial investigation, the victim was waiting in a store when an unknown individual approached and attempted to rob him. When the victim refused to cooperate, the suspect produced a firearm and shot him in the torso. The suspect then fled the area and is currently at large. No other injuries have been reported in connection with this incident.

Law enforcement officers are currently conducting a thorough search of the surrounding area for potential witnesses and surveillance footage that may aid in the investigation. Residents and businesses in the vicinity with exterior surveillance cameras are encouraged to contact the police department. At this time, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Updates will be provided as they become available.

Champaign Police are urging anyone with additional information about the incident to call 217-351-4545. Confidential arrangements can be made for sharing information. Individuals who wish to remain anonymous can also submit tips to Crime Stoppers through various channels, including phone (217-373-8477), online (373tips.com), or the "P3 Tips" mobile app.

It is important to note that Crime Stoppers guarantees complete anonymity for information provided. Calls are routed to a third-party national call center, where the information is recorded on a tips information form and then forwarded to the appropriate law enforcement agency. Caller ID tracking is not employed, and conversations are not recorded.

Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards of up to $5,000 for tips leading to an arrest in any homicide case, $2,500 for tips related to a felony crime involving a firearm, and up to $1,000 for tips resulting in the arrest of individuals responsible for other crimes.

The Champaign Police Department remains committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of the community and is dedicated to bringing the perpetrator of this shooting to justice.