Officer-involved shooting suspect had history of domestic violence
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WICS/WCCU) — Two Champaign Police officers were shot early Wednesday morning.
One of the officers and the suspect who allegedly shot them have died.
The second officer is in stable condition.
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The suspect accused of killing Officer Chris Oberheim — 24-year-old Darion M. Lafayette of Champaign — was killed in an apparent exchange of gunfire.
This wasn’t the first time Lafayette has been in trouble with the Champaign Police Department.
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According to the Champaign County Circuit Clerk's Office, back in 2017, Lafayette faced charges of aggravated domestic battery - strangulation, domestic battery - physical contact, and criminal damage to property ranging from $500 to $10,000.
But that's only the beginning.
In July 2018, Lafayette was charged with possession of meth and possession of a controlled substance.
Then in 2019, Lafayette was charged with another aggravated domestic battery - strangulation charge, plus additional charges of domestic battery - bodily harm and endangering the life or health of a child.
