4-year-old child shot in apartment building

CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – Champaign Police were dispatched to an apartment building for a report of a shooting with injuries.

They were dispatched to the 2400 block of N. Neil Street at 5:09 p.m. on Saturday, May 24. The officers located a four-year-old on-scene who had suffered a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the foot. They administered aid immediately with the help of the Champaign Fire Department, and the child was transported to an area hospital for treatment. The child is currently hospitalized in stable condition.

The initial investigation found that the child was in the care of a 17-year-old male family member when the gun was discharged and the child was struck. The 17-year-old was arrested on charges of reckless discharge of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm. Officers conducted a search for witnesses and video footage.

Even though an arrest has been made, this remains an ongoing investigation. Due to the ages of both the victim and the arrested subject, information that can be publicly shared about this incident is very limited. Future updates may be provided as they become available.

Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.