Champaign, IL – A 19-year-old man was hospitalized in stable condition after being shot late Thursday on the city’s northeast side, according to authorities.
According to Champaign Police, officers responded to the 4000 block of Balmoral Drive at approximately 11:51 p.m. on Wednesday, following reports of gunfire and injuries. When officers arrived, they found evidence of shots fired and property damage affecting several nearby homes. The 19-year-old victim reportedly arrived at a local hospital by personal transport, suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Police said his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
Investigators with the Champaign Police Crime Scene Unit spent several hours in the area gathering evidence, interviewing the victim at the hospital, and seeking eyewitnesses. According to police, several residents in the area reported hearing multiple gunshots during the exchange, though those responsible for the shooting remain allegedly unknown. Officers are encouraging any residents or businesses with exterior surveillance footage to contact the department.
No arrests have been made as of Thursday, and the investigation remains ongoing. Police say that any information, regardless of significance, may assist in the case.
Anyone with information is asked to call Champaign Police at 217-351-4545. Those wishing to remain anonymous may submit tips through Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477 (TIPS), visiting 373tips.com, or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app. According to authorities, Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for tips leading to arrests in various cases, with up to $5,000 for homicide arrests and $2,500 for felony firearm cases.
Police have stated that all information provided to Crime Stoppers remains allegedly confidential and anonymous.
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