URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – The Urbana Police Department will provide updates on two deadly shootings that occurred over the weekend, claiming three lives, including that of a seven-year-old child.
Police Chief Larry Boone will lead a press conference and community forum this morning at 9 a.m. in the Urbana City Council Chambers to discuss the tragic events. Boone is expected to address the urgent need to combat domestic violence and gun violence in the community, while investigators will provide key updates on the ongoing cases.
The department is inviting both the media and the public to submit questions in advance, with a commitment to answering as many as possible during the forum. The recent shootings have intensified concerns about public safety, and city officials hope the forum will help provide transparency and prevent misinformation from spreading.
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