URBANA, Ill. (Chambana Today) — A shooting occurred late Wednesday evening at the Circle K convenience store located at 507 W. University Avenue, leaving the store clerk injured during what police believe was a robbery.
At approximately 10:44 p.m. on December 24, Urbana police officers responded to a report of a shooting at the location. Upon arriving, officers discovered the store clerk with injuries sustained during the incident. The victim was promptly transported to a local hospital, where they are currently listed in stable condition.
According to authorities, the suspect in the robbery was described as a male wearing a black jacket, black pants, sunglasses, and a face covering. After committing the crime, the offender fled the scene in a vehicle that was later determined to have been stolen. The stolen vehicle was subsequently abandoned by the suspect and recovered by the Urbana Police Department.
Urbana police are continuing to investigate the case and have asked for the public’s help. The Urbana Police Department also reminds the public that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Anyone with additional information is encouraged to contact the Urbana Police Department at 217-384-2320. Tips can be provided anonymously via Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-TIPS (217-373-8477), submitting online at 373tips.com, or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Crime Stoppers offers cash rewards for tips that lead to arrests, including up to $2,500 for information that results in an arrest involving a firearm.
The Urbana Police Department is actively following leads in this case and continues to urge the community to help ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.