To: All Faculty & All Academic Professionals & All Civil Service Staff &
           All Undergrad Students & All Grad Students <everybody@illinois.edu> 
    From: "Chief of Police Barbara O'Connor" <dpscomments@illinois.edu>

Reply-To: dps-mail@illinois.edu
 Subject: CRIME ALERT

INCIDENT:   Shooting Near Campus
 
OCCURRED:   November 13, 2011 at approximately 3:25 AM  

LOCATION:   1004 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana

BRIEF DETAILS:

The Urbana Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred 
near campus at 1004 South Lincoln Avenue, Urbana.

On November 13, 2011 at approximately 3:25 AM, a shooting occurred near 
campus during a party at 1004 South Lincoln Avenue in Urbana.  An 
altercation developed between attendees and the offender fired several 
shots into the crowd, which was estimated at more than 100 people. Three 
people were shot and transported to the hospital.  One of the victims is 
a University of Illinois student.  

At this time, the Urbana Police have determined that the shooting was an 
isolated incident that occurred as a result of an argument between 
individuals at the party.

The campus sent an IlliniAlert to the entire campus informing them of the 
incident and alerting them to avoid the area. Additionally, Student 
Affairs staff called every Greek house in the area to alert them. The 
University of Illinois Police Department will provide additional 
information as soon as available. 

OFFENDER DESCRIPTIONS:

The offender is described as a black male, 20s, wearing a dark coat and 
last seen leaving the scene of the shooting in a silver Dodge Charger 
with black racing stripes.

Information about the race or ethnicity of alleged offenders is provided 
only to aid detailed descriptions that include physical stature, clothing 
or unusual characteristics.  Racial descriptions do not by themselves 
offer a meaningful picture of an individual's appearance. 

POLICE RESPONSE:

The Urbana Police Department and University of Illinois Police Department 
continues to actively work to identify and apprehend the offender in this 
incident.  Witnesses to this event or those with information are 
encouraged to contact the Urbana Police Department at 217-384-2320. 
University Police have assigned additional patrols in the area for the 
immediate future.

SAFETY INFORMATION:

Members of the campus community are strongly encouraged to follow these 
safety tips to decrease their potential for becoming a victim:

-Stay alert - call the police immediately to report suspicious activity 
and/or if this subject is observed.

-Trust your instincts - if it does not feel right, call for help.

-Avoid walking alone at night. Travel in groups when possible and always 
walk in well-lit, heavily traveled areas. 

-Turn down your electronic devices. Excessive volume or use of electronic 
devices (iPods, PDAs, cell phones, etc.) can distract you from potential 
safety hazards.

-If you choose to consume alcohol, please drink moderately - remember 
your ability to respond is diminished by over-consumption of alcohol.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

The University of Illinois, Champaign and Urbana Police Departments are 
collaborating to provide CrimeReports, a national crime mapping service, 
with up-to-date crime information. This map includes Clery crimes 
(homicide, sexual assault, robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, arson 
and motor vehicle theft), as well as other crimes that are of concern to 
community members.

You can access the campus district crime map and sign up for daily, 
weekly, or monthly email alerts at www.CrimeReports.com. Access to the 
crime map is available 24 hours a day through the website or through a 
CrimeReports iPhone application, available for free download in the Apple 
iTunes store.

Information also can be shared anonymously through Crimestoppers by 
calling 217-373-TIPS or online at: 
http://www.champaigncountycrimestoppers.com/

Crimes in progress, reporting of suspicious individuals or any event 
requiring a police response should be reported to our regional dispatch 
center by calling 9-1-1.

Crime prevention information can be found on the University of Illinois 
Division of Public Safety website at 
http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu/universitypolice/campussafety.html

Updates to crime alerts can also be found at 
http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu

Information regarding our commitment to continually enhance campus safety 
can be found at 
http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu/universitypolice/enhance.html

Barbara R. O'Connor, J.D.
Executive Director of Public Safety
Chief of Police
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 
http://www.publicsafety.illinois.edu
This mailing approved by:
The Office of the Chief of Police

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