Champaign, IL – An 18-year-old Champaign man has died after a shooting on the 1900 block of Cynthia Drive. The incident occurred Thursday afternoon when officers responded to a call at 3:59 p.m.
Upon arrival, police and Champaign County Sheriff’s Deputies found the man suffering from life-threatening gunshot wounds in a parking lot. Officers provided medical aid before the victim was transported to a hospital, where he later died from his injuries.
According to the Champaign Police Department, the victim and companions were sitting in a vehicle when an unknown suspect opened fire. The victim’s companions fled the scene after the shooting. The suspect remains unidentified.
Authorities are canvassing the area for witnesses and surveillance footage. Residents and businesses nearby are urged to contact police if they have exterior camera footage.
No arrests have been made, and the investigation is ongoing. Police encourage anyone with information to call 217-351-4545. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477, online at 373tips.com, or via the “P3 Tips” app.
Crime Stoppers offers rewards for information leading to arrests, including $5,000 for homicides and $2,500 for felonies involving firearms. All tips remain anonymous.
The Champaign Police Department and Sheriff’s Office express their gratitude for community support as they work to bring the perpetrator to justice.
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