Crime & Safety
Champaign, IL Shooting Oct. 21: Suspect Arrested After 2 Months
Champaign, IL – A 20 year old Champaign man is in custody nearly two months after a shooting left a 22 year old man with a potentially life threatening gunshot wound, marking a major development in an
By Lena Wood · 2026-10-21T20:28:18.202Z
Champaign, IL – A 20 year old Champaign man is in custody nearly two months after a shooting left a 22 year old man with a potentially life threatening gunshot wound, marking a major development in an investigation that began in August.
According to the Champaign Police Department , Davondrae Manus, 20, was arrested Wednesday morning, Oct. 21, during the execution of a court ordered search warrant in the 1600 block of Lock Raven Road.
August Shooting Left Victim Seriously Injured
The original shooting occurred Wednesday, Aug. 26, at approximately 2:32 p.m. near Carver Drive in Champaign.
Officers responded after multiple 911 calls reported gunfire and an injured person.
Police and emergency personnel located a 22 year old man suffering from a potentially life threatening gunshot wound.
The victim received emergency treatment before being transported to a local hospital. Authorities say he continues recovering from his injuries.
Investigators determined that the shooting occurred in the 1300 block of Carver Drive.
According to police, the victim was involved in an altercation when Manus allegedly fired a weapon, striking him.
Authorities allege Manus then fled the scene on foot.
Suspect Arrested During Search Warrant
Following weeks of investigation, detectives located Manus and took him into custody Wednesday morning.
Police confirmed that Manus faces charges including aggravated battery with a firearm.
The investigation involved assistance from the Urbana Police Department, Champaign County Sheriff 's Office and Illinois State Police.
Despite the arrest, authorities say the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact Champaign Police at 217 351 4545 .
Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 217 373 8477 , online at 373tips.com , or through the P3 Tips mobile application.
Police have not announced additional arrests connected to the shooting.
Manus is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.