Urbana Police and Crime Stoppers Search for Suspects in May Shooting Incident

URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) – The Urbana Police Department and Champaign County Crime Stoppers are asking the public for help in solving a shooting incident that occurred last month.

The shooting occurred on the night of May 18 in the area of ​​Florida Avenue and Lincolnwood Drive. Officials said that around 9:12 p.m., five people walking by the location saw a car slowly approaching them. At least two people in the group pulled out guns and fired at the car, which fled the scene; the suspects also left the scene on foot. No injuries were reported.

The five suspects and the car were captured on surveillance video. From the individual images provided by Crime Stoppers, you can see the following:

The five suspects, all men, had the following descriptions:

1. Of slim build, wearing a dark hoodie with a large logo on the back and black and white tennis shoes.
2. Slim build, wears black pants and a grey hoodie, as well as black shoes with white soles.
3. A slim figure wearing a sweatshirt with sleeves of a different color or pattern and large writing near the torso, as well as dark jeans, a hat and dark shoes.
4. A slim figure wearing a grey hoodie over his head, grey sweatpants and white tennis shoes.
5. Of strong build, with shoulder-length dreadlocks, wearing a grey sweatshirt, black trousers and white tennis shoes.

Anyone with information regarding this or any other crime in Champaign County is asked to share their knowledge with Champaign County Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477, visiting their website, or using the P3 Tips app. All tips submitted this way are 100% anonymous and are eligible for a cash reward if an arrest is made as a result of the information provided.