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Champaign Police investigating shooting of 18-year-old on Christmas Eve

Champaign, Illinois – The Champaign Police Department is investigating a shooting on Christmas Eve that injured an 18-year-old man.

According to CPD, officers responded to the 500 block of Edgebrook Drive for a report of a man lying on the ground outside a residence around 6:34 a.m. on December 24, 2024.

Police reached the scene where they found an 18-year-old Champaign man suffering from injuries. The victim ultimately suffered multiple, potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds to the torso and is in stable condition at an area hospital.

Police believe the man was involved in an altercation with acquaintances inside the residence when shots were fired and he was hit. CPD says the other party left the scene before police arrived.

At this time, police say no one is in custody in connection to this shooting. Police ask anyone with information to call the Police Department at 217-351-4545 or Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477.

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