CHAMPAIGN, IL (Chambana Today) – The Champaign Police Department has released new details about a shooting incident on Sunday that left one person hospitalized with gunshot wounds. Officers responded to the scene near the intersection of Third Street and Burr Oak Court just after 3 p.m. for a report of a “shooting with injuries.” Upon arrival, they found a vehicle with damage from gunfire and discovered a 31-year-old Champaign man with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds.
The officers provided immediate medical assistance until the man was transported to a nearby hospital. He is now in stable condition, according to the Champaign Police Department. Through their investigation, officers determined that the victim had been inside the vehicle when 22-year-old Zaire Herman of Champaign opened fire, striking the victim. Herman then fled the scene on foot.
A search for Herman led police to a nearby area, where he was apprehended and arrested. Herman now faces charges including aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated assault, and unlawful use of a weapon. Additional charges may be filed as the investigation continues.
The investigation remains ongoing, with officers canvassing the area for witnesses and video footage. Anyone with relevant information or who has access to outdoor surveillance cameras is encouraged to contact the Champaign Police Department at 217-351-4545. Anonymous tips can be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477 (TIPS) or via the “P3 Tips” mobile app.