Champaign police arrest man in August shooting on Carver Drive
A 20-year-old man faces charges including aggravated battery with a firearm, police say.
CHAMPAIGN - Champaign police say they have arrested a 20-year-old man in connection with an Aug. 26 shooting that left a 22-year-old man with a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound.
According to a police release, officers responded at about 2:32 p.m. Aug. 26 to the 1300 block of Carver Drive. The 22-year-old man who was shot is now recovering, police said.
Police said the 20-year-old was arrested the morning of Oct. 21 while officers carried out a search warrant in the 1600 block of Lock Raven Road. Charges include aggravated battery with a firearm, according to police. Charges are allegations, not proof of guilt.
Police said the investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information can call Champaign police at 217-351-4545 or Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477.
Source: City of Champaign / Champaign Police Department news release, Oct. 21, 2026 (https://champaignil.gov/2026/10/21/arrest-made-in-august-26-2026-shooting-investigation/)