Champaign, IL — A shooting on Holly Hill Drive early Sunday left one 16-year-old dead and another hospitalized in critical condition, prompting a citywide investigation and calls for public assistance.
According to the Champaign Police Department, officers responded to reports of a shooting at approximately 12:01 a.m. Sunday. They discovered two teenage boys unconscious with suspected gunshot wounds in the front yard of a home in the 1500 block of Holly Hill. Emergency responders from the Champaign Fire Department assisted at the scene before transporting both victims to an area hospital. One of the teens later died from his injuries, while the second remains in critical condition.
Authorities have not yet identified any suspects or made arrests. Police say very little is currently known about the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Investigators are urging residents with information to come forward by calling 217-351-4545. Tips can also be submitted anonymously to Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477 (TIPS), online at 373tips.com, or via the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
Detectives continue canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage that may help in the case. Police also encouraged residents and businesses with exterior cameras to review any relevant recordings from early Sunday morning.
Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for information that leads to an arrest: $5,000 in homicide cases, $2,500 for felony firearm cases, and up to $1,000 for other crimes. Officials emphasized that all Crime Stoppers tips remain anonymous and are routed through a third-party call center.
Anyone with information is urged to act quickly as the investigation remains active.
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