Two arrests, two officers injured after armed robbery in Urbana | News

URBANA – Two 18-year-old men are in custody following an armed robbery at an Urbana store Saturday afternoon, police said.

Shyjuan Dorris of Urbana and Jayden Jackson of Savoy were arrested by Urbana police on charges of armed robbery, unlawful use of a weapon and resisting a police officer causing injury, according to authorities.

At 1:44 p.m., police were called to the scene of an armed robbery at a local business. Upon arrival, they pursued the man, later identified as Dorris, on foot and eventually arrested him at a residence in the 1100 block of E. Colorado.

During the chase, police said two officers were injured. The nature of their injuries was not disclosed; both were taken to a local hospital and treated.

According to police, Dorris was in possession of a handgun at the time of his arrest. As they approached him, officers saw Dorris knocking on an apartment door and asking to be let in. Officers attempted to make contact with the apartment’s residents but were not allowed in, police said.

After a search warrant was executed at 4:05 p.m. with assistance from the Champaign County METRO team, two people from the residence were transported to Urbana Police Headquarters for questioning.

One juvenile was later released to a family member without charges. A second man, Jackson, was also taken to the Champaign County Jail.

The investigation is ongoing and police are asking anyone with further information to call 217-384-2320.

Arrangements can be made for information to be shared confidentially. Those who wish to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at 217-373-TIPS (217-373-8477), online at 373tips.com or through the P3 Tips mobile app.