Police in Champaign are investigating the shooting of a 16-year-old boy. Police responded to the area of Phillips Drive and Nelson Court for a reported shooting shortly before 4:30 Monday afternoon. They learned the youth had been walking in the area when a vehicle approached and there was an exchange of gunfire, according to the preliminary investigation. Police add the shooting is not believed to be a random act of violence.
The young victim suffered two gunshot wounds to the lower part of his body, but police said the wounds are not believed to be life-threatening.
Champaign Police are asking nearby businesses or residences with exterior surveillance camera systems to contact them. They say it is believed video footage may aid in the investigation. And Police are reminding citizens that any information submitted to Crime Stoppers is completely anonymous. Call Champaign County Crime Stoppers at (217) 373-8477 (TIPS).
