Urbana, IL – A fatal shooting early this morning has prompted an active police investigation in Urbana, leaving one adult man dead and authorities asking the public for help.
According to the Urbana Police Department, officers responded at approximately 1:48 a.m. Friday to a report of a shooting with injuries in the 1200 block of Ellis Drive. When officers arrived, they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound and immediately began life-saving measures.
Police said the victim was transported to Carle Hospital, where he later succumbed to his injuries. The victim’s identity has not yet been released, pending family notification.
Urbana Police detectives, along with Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators, remain on scene and are actively investigating the incident. Authorities said the alleged shooter was not present when officers arrived, and no arrests have been announced as of Thursday morning.
Investigators are urging anyone who was in the area at the time of the shooting, witnessed anything unusual, or may have surveillance or video footage to contact the Urbana Police Department immediately.
Those with information are asked to call Urbana Police at 217-384-2320. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by phone at 217-373-TIPS (8477), online at 373tips.com, or through the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Officials emphasize that Crime Stoppers tips are completely anonymous and not recorded.
Crime Stoppers is offering cash rewards of up to $5,000 for tips leading to an arrest in any homicide case.
Police say the investigation is ongoing, and additional details will be released as they become available.
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