Crime
16-year-old Erion Turner killed in Champaign shooting
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A 16-year-old boy, identified as Erion Turner, was killed and another teenager critically injured following a shooting early Sunday morning in the Garden Hills neighborhood of Champaign.
At approximately 12:01 a.m., officers with the Champaign Police Department responded to reports of a shooting with injuries in the 1500 block of Holly Hill Drive.
Upon arrival, officers discovered two 16-year-old males lying unconscious in the front yard of a residence, both suffering from gunshot wounds.
Emergency medical personnel transported both victims to a local hospital, where Erion Johnson was pronounced dead.
The second victim remains hospitalized in critical condition.
As of Sunday morning, Champaign Police Lieutenant Aaron Lack and several officers continued to canvass the neighborhood for evidence and witnesses.
The department’s Crime Scene Unit remained active at the scene, with their van positioned along Holly Hill Drive.
The investigation is ongoing, and police are urging anyone with information to come forward.
Witnesses or those with relevant details are encouraged to contact Champaign Police investigators at 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared discreetly.
To remain anonymous, tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477 (TIPS), visiting 373tips.com, or using the “P3 Tips” mobile app. Crime Stoppers callers are eligible for a cash reward if their information leads to an arrest.
CHICAGO, IL — A man was found shot to death Friday night on Chicago’s South Side, prompting a homicide investigation by Area One detectives, according to the Chicago Police Department.
Officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 900 block of West 63rd Parkway in the Englewood neighborhood at approximately 10:00 p.m.
Upon arrival, officers discovered a 36-year-old male victim suffering from gunshot wounds to the head and neck.
Emergency medical personnel were called to the scene, but the victim was pronounced dead on arrival.
The Cook County Medical Examiner’s Office later identified him as Dennis T. Durley, age 36.
According to preliminary information, a male suspect exited a white sedan, approached the victim, and opened fire before fleeing the scene in the same vehicle.
No arrests have been made at this time, and Area One detectives are actively investigating the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Authorities have not released details on a possible motive or whether the incident may have been targeted.
Police are urging anyone with information to contact the Chicago Police Department’s Area One Bureau of Detectives or submit an anonymous tip through CPD’s tip line or Crime Stoppers.