Chambana Sun

Champaign Police responded to a shooting incident on the 1900 block of Cynthia Drive at 3:59 p.m. on January 9, 2025. Officers found an 18-year-old man from Champaign with severe gunshot wounds. With help from Champaign County Sheriff's Deputies, they administered medical aid before transporting him to a local hospital, where he later died.

The investigation suggests that the victim and his companions were in a parked vehicle when an unknown individual began shooting at them. The companions fled after the incident, and the shooter remains unidentified. Police are actively seeking witnesses and surveillance footage from nearby residents and businesses to aid their investigation.

Currently, no arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. "Future updates may be provided as they become available," stated the Champaign Police Department, which expressed gratitude to the Champaign County Sheriff's Office for its support.

Authorities urge anyone with information to contact them at 217-351-4545. Information can also be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477 (TIPS), visiting 373tips.com, or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

Crime Stoppers ensures anonymity by routing calls through a third-party national call center without using caller ID tracking or recording conversations. They offer cash rewards of $5,000 for tips leading to an arrest in homicide cases, $2,500 for felony firearm crimes, and up to $1,000 for other crimes.