City Of Champaign: Homicide Investigation – 1500 Block Of North Neil Street

Press release from the City of Champaign:

August 25, 2021

On August 24, 2021, at approximately 7:45 p.m., Champaign Police responded to the 200 block of Edgebrook Drive for the report of a shooting with injuries. Upon arrival, officers located a 28-year-old male suffering from a life-threatening gunshot wound to his chest. Responding officers and a concerned citizen rendered medical aid until the victim was transported to a local hospital. The victim succumbed to his injuries a short time later.

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