Urbana Police investigating weekend shots-fired incident

Bradley Zimmerman
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URBANA, Ill. (WCIA) — The Urbana Police Department is investigating after officials said shots were fired near Crestview Park over the weekend.

The gunfire happened in the area of Cottage Grove and Colorado Avenues at 12:20 p.m. on Saturday. Officials said officers found 13 shell casings in the area, with damage to two homes and a vehicle, but no one was hurt.

Witnesses described a dark SUV speeding in the area immediately after the shots was heard. The motive for the gunfire is unknown at this time and the investigation is ongoing.

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Anyone who has additional information about this incident is asked to contact the Urbana Police Department at 217-384-2320. Arrangements can be made for tipsters to share their knowledge with officers in private.

Alternatively, anyone wanting to remain anonymous can submit their information to Champaign County Crime Stoppers. Tips can be submitted to them by calling 217-373-8477, visiting their website or using the P3 Tips app.

Crime Stoppers will reward any tip that leads to an arrest with up to $2,500 in cash in felony cases involving guns.

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