15-year-old arrested in Champaign shooting investigation

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WCIA) — Just days after asking the public for help in a shooting investigation , the Champaign Police Department has announced that a 15-year-old is under arrest.

Champaign Police officials asked through Crime Stoppers on Monday for tips on two shootings that happened July 20 . One of the shootings happened on Colleen Drive and left two other teenagers hurt.

Officials said that four days after the shooting, a 15-year-old was arrested on a charge of unlawful possession of a weapon. While investigating that crime further, officers found evidence relating the teenager to the Colleen Drive shooting.

On Wednesday, the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office amended the teenager’s charges to include aggravated battery with a firearm. A gun was recovered during the investigation.

Even though an arrest has been made, Champaign Police are still investigating the Colleen Drive shooting. Anyone who has additional information can contact the Champaign Police Department at 217-351-4545 or Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477.

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