Champaign, IL – A 45-year-old man from Champaign was found dead early Wednesday morning along the railroad line near Maple and Prairie streets after suffering a gunshot wound, police said.
According to Champaign Police, officers were dispatched at 6:12 a.m. to the area after receiving a report of a deceased individual near the tracks. Responding officers discovered the victim with a fatal gunshot wound and determined he had been dead for several hours before being located. Authorities confirmed the man was beyond lifesaving measures when found. The Champaign County Coroner was notified, and police began an investigation into the circumstances of the death.
Police said the investigation remains active, with officers canvassing the area for witnesses and reviewing potential video surveillance from nearby homes or businesses. No 911 calls related to gunfire were received overnight, and the exact timing of the shooting is still under review. At this time, no arrests have been made.
Champaign Police are asking anyone with information to contact investigators at 217-351-4545. Anonymous tips may also be submitted to Champaign County Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477 (TIPS), online at 373tips.com, or through the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
Crime Stoppers offers up to $5,000 in cash rewards for information leading to an arrest in homicide cases, $2,500 for tips involving a firearm-related felony, and up to $1,000 for tips resulting in the arrest of suspects in other crimes.
Police said updates on the investigation will be provided as additional information becomes available.
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