Urbana Shooting Leaves 24-Year-Old Man Hospitalized; Police Search for 2 Suspects
URBANA, Ill. — A 24-year-old man is in serious condition after being shot multiple times Monday afternoon in Urbana. Police say two suspects are at large following the attack, which unfolded shortly after noon on the city’s east side.
Details of the Shooting
According to the Urbana Police Department, officers responded around 12:35 p.m. to the 1300 block of Dublin Street after reports of gunfire. The victim was found inside a nearby home after being shot outside and running for safety. Authorities confirmed no one else inside the residence was harmed.
The man was transported to a local hospital, where he remains in serious condition. His identity has not been released at this time.
Law Enforcement Response
The investigation quickly expanded, with officers from the University of Illinois Police Department, the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office, and the Illinois State Police assisting Urbana officers at the scene.
Surveillance footage captured two unidentified men running south along Romine Street immediately after the shooting. As of Monday evening, police had not announced any arrests.
Community Appeal and Crime Stoppers Involvement
Authorities are urging residents with any information to come forward. Anyone with details can contact Urbana Police at 217-384-2320. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-TIPS, visiting 373tips.com, or using the P3 Tips mobile app.
Crime Stoppers has pledged cash rewards up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in a homicide, $2,500 for tips that lead to an arrest involving a firearm, and up to $1,000 for other felony arrests, according to Country Herald.
Ongoing Investigation
Police continue to canvass the area and review surveillance footage in hopes of identifying the suspects. Community members are urged to remain vigilant, report suspicious activity, and cooperate with investigators as the case develops.
The investigation remains active, and updates are expected as police gather more evidence. For breaking updates and developing coverage across Illinois, keep following ChicagoMusicGuide.com.