Champaign officer, suspect killed in shootout

by WICS/WCCU Staff

Wed, May 19th 2021, 12:49 PM UTC

Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, badge number 703, passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty.{ } (Champaign Police Department)

Police are on the scene of a shooting around 3:24 a.m. Wednesday, May 19 in the 2400 block of North Neil Street. Two Champaign Police Officers were shot and the suspect was fatally wounded. (WCCU/Taylor Deckert)

Police are on the scene of a shooting around 3:24 a.m. Wednesday, May 19 in the 2400 block of North Neil Street. Two Champaign Police Officers were shot and the suspect was fatally wounded. (WCCU/Taylor Deckert)

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Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, badge number 703, passed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty. (Champaign Police Department)

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