One Dead, Another Seriously Injured In Champaign Shootings
October 26, 2014
One man is reportedly dead and another seriously injured following two shooting early Saturday morning in north Champaign.
The first occurred about 2:15 a.m. in the 900 block of West Bradley Avenue, while the other occurred just before 4 a.m. at Summit Ridge and Hedge Road.
Champaign County Coroner Duane Northrup tells the News-Gazette the victim in the second shooting, 24-year Jermel Hedrick of Champaign, has died.
Meanwhile, Champaign Police say the fatal shooting may be connected to the first incident.
In the first incident, a 35-year old male was found unresponsive and taken to Carle Hospital with life-threatening injuries.
Champaign Deputy Chief Troy Daniels tells the News-Gazette that multiple shots were fired at both locations.
