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Teen wounded in Urbana shooting Tuesday afternoon

When officers arrived, they located the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound to his hand. Photo: Shutterstock


URBANA, IL (Chambana Today) — A 14-year-old boy was hospitalized with a non-life-threatening injury after a shooting Tuesday afternoon in Urbana, according to police.

Officers and detectives with the Urbana Police Department responded to the 1600 block of Ivanhoe Way at approximately 4:11 p.m. June 2 following reports of gunfire. When officers arrived, they located the teenager suffering from a gunshot wound to his hand.

The victim was transported by ambulance to Carle Hospital for treatment. Police said the injury was not considered life-threatening.

Investigators spent several hours processing the scene and interviewing witnesses. According to police, multiple people were present during the incident, but detectives have received limited information about what led to the shooting.

No arrests had been announced as of Tuesday evening, and police have not released information about a possible suspect.

The Urbana Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division is continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding the shooting. Police are asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the Urbana Police Department at 217-384-2320. Anonymous tips may also be submitted through Crime Stoppers by calling 217-373-8477, visiting 373tips.com, or using the P3 Tips mobile application.

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