Suspect at Large: U of I Campustown Shooting Leaves One Hospitalized as Police Intensify Search

UPDATE at 10:30 a.m.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — A man is currently receiving medical treatment following a shooting incident in Campustown, as University of Illinois Police continue their search for the individual responsible.

According to a Saturday morning press release from the UIPD, gunshots were reported around 12:26 a.m. near the junction of Green and Fifth Streets in Champaign. Officers swiftly arrived at the scene within about a minute and found a male victim with gunshot injuries.

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At 12:29 a.m., an Illini-Alert was dispatched to advise the public to steer clear of the area. While UIPD officers conducted a thorough search, the suspect remains at large.

The victim was promptly treated at the scene before being transported to Carle Hospital, where he underwent surgery and continues to receive medical care. Crime Scene officers from both the UIPD and the Illinois State Police meticulously examined the location. Investigators have also secured video surveillance from nearby establishments.

Additionally, all parties involved are not believed to be affiliated with the U of I in any way.

UIPD said they have and will continue to focus additional security resources on the Green Street area following this incident. It is also not believed that this particular situation poses an ongoing threat to the safety of the campus community.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact UIPD at 217-333-1216. Those wishing to remain anonymous can provide any details they have by calling the Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477, visiting their website or submitting information on the P3 Tips mobile app.

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — The University of Illinois Police Department responded to shots fired in Campustown just after midnight on Saturday.

At approximately 12:30 a.m., an Illini-Alert Emergency was sent out saying there were shots fired at 411 E Green Street and to avoid the area. Those unable to leave the area were told to secure their location.

At approximately 1:08 a.m., another alert was sent out saying the suspect is believed to have left the area. WCIA reporters on scene at around 2:48 a.m. observed at least five UIPD cars and roughly 10 officers that had secured a crime scene at the intersection Fifth and Green Streets, with crime scene tape blocking off the entire intersection and at least 10 evidence markers on the street.

An Illini-Alert sent out at 4:23 a.m. said that the emergency had ended and that it was safe to resume regular activities in the area.

WCIA reached out to UIPD for more information, and they said a press release will come out shortly regarding this incident.

This is a developing story. WCIA will continue to provide updates as information becomes available.

Suspect at Large: U of I Campustown Shooting Leaves One Hospitalized as Police Intensify Search

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