URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) – A second fatal shooting in as many days hit the Urbana community Saturday night, leaving a 7-year-old child and a 43-year-old man dead in what police have described as a home invasion.
Urbana police responded to a 911 call around 7:39 p.m. in the 900 block of Lanore Drive, where reports indicated multiple victims with gunshot wounds. Authorities said the child was rushed to a nearby hospital but later succumbed to injuries. The adult victim, found near the scene, was also transported to an area hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
In a statement released early Sunday morning, Urbana police confirmed the investigation is ongoing but have not disclosed any further details about suspects or a possible motive.
As of 3 a.m. Sunday, the Champaign County Coroner’s Office had not released the identities of the victims, pending family notification.
Police are urging residents and businesses in the vicinity with surveillance footage to contact the department at 217-384-2320. Tips can also be submitted anonymously through Crime Stoppers at 217-373-TIPS (217-373-8477), 373tips.com, or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app.