Chambana Sun

Champaign Police responded to a shooting incident at the intersection of Neil Street and JT Coffman Drive on March 25, 2025. Officers arrived at the scene at 3:23 p.m. and found a 24-year-old man from Champaign with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds. The officers provided emergency medical aid before the man was taken to a hospital, where he remains in critical condition.

According to the initial investigation, the victim was inside an acquaintance's apartment when he got into a confrontation with two unidentified men. During this argument, a gun was fired, injuring the victim who then fled outside seeking help. Officers found him outside the apartment building while the other individuals left the area.

The police are looking for witnesses and video footage that could assist in their investigation. Residents or businesses nearby with surveillance cameras are encouraged to contact the police department. No arrests have been made yet, and the investigation is ongoing.

Champaign Police urge anyone with additional information to call 217-351-4545. Information can be shared privately, and those wishing to remain anonymous can submit tips through Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477 (TIPS), visiting 373tips.com, or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app.

Crime Stoppers ensures anonymity for all information submitted as calls are routed through a third-party national call center that processes tip forms without using caller ID tracking or recording conversations.

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