Champaign, IL – A late-night shooting on West Springfield Avenue in Champaign has left a 29-year-old local man injured, prompting a police investigation.
According to the Champaign Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue shortly before midnight on April 8, 2024, responding to reports of a shooting. At the scene, they found the victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. Immediate medical aid was provided by the officers, with the Champaign Fire Department assisting, before the man was transported to a nearby hospital, where he is now in stable condition.
The police are now seeking the public’s help to gather more information about the incident, as details from the scene remain limited. Efforts to canvass the area for witnesses and video footage are ongoing. The Champaign Police Department encourages residents and businesses with exterior surveillance systems to come forward. No arrests have been made, but the investigation continues, with updates to be provided as new information emerges.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Champaign Police at 217-351-4545. For those preferring to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477 (TIPS), online at 373tips.com, or through the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information leading to arrests in various crimes, including up to $5,000 for homicide cases.
