Two Teenagers Arrested in Champaign Shooting That Injured 16-Year-Old
Champaign Police arrested a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old in connection with a shooting on N. Third Street that left a 16-year-old boy hospitalized with a leg wound. Three unlawfully possessed firearms were recovered during the investigation.
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — Two teenagers have been arrested in connection with a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy hospitalized with a leg wound, Champaign Police said Tuesday.
Police were dispatched to the 1100 block of N. Third Street at 1:20 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, following a report of a shooting with injuries. Officers quickly located the 16-year-old victim on scene with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg.
Police personnel and members of the Champaign Fire Department rendered medical aid on scene before the victim was transported to an area hospital. The victim remains hospitalized in stable condition, according to the department.
The initial investigation indicates that multiple suspects fired weapons in the area and the victim was struck.
At around 7 p.m. on Sunday, a 14-year-old and a 17-year-old from Champaign were arrested on initial charges including Aggravated Battery with a Firearm. Investigators also located three unlawfully possessed firearms inside a residence during the investigation.
Because the suspects are juveniles, state law prohibits the release of additional identifying information.
Investigators said they reviewed video and Automated License Plate Reader information from the surrounding area, along with physical evidence collected from the scene. Investigators also identified property damage in the immediate area, according to the department.
Even with the arrests, Champaign Police are asking anyone with additional information to call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at 217-373-8477, online at 373tips.com, or through the "P3 Tips" mobile app.
All individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.