Urbana, IL – Urbana Police announced an arrest Wednesday afternoon in connection with a fatal shooting that occurred early Thursday, January 16, 2026, in the 1200 block of Ellis Drive.
According to the Urbana Police Department, officers arrested 19-year-old Charles Lake around 2:12 p.m. with the help of the Champaign Police Department SWAT Team in the 1900 block of Blackthorn Drive in Champaign. The arrest stems from the ongoing investigation into the death of 52-year-old Benancio Crowley, who was fatally shot around 1:48 a.m. Thursday.
Police said the investigation remains active and that additional information will be released as it becomes available. All suspects are presumed innocent until proven guilty in court.
Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact Urbana Police at 217-384-2320 or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-TIPS (8477), visiting 373tips.com, or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
Crime Stoppers offers rewards up to $5,000 for homicide-related arrests, $2,500 for felony firearm cases, and $1,000 for other criminal tips leading to an arrest.
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