10/21/2026
A Champaign man is in custody for his alleged role in an August 2026 shooting incident. Champaign Police responded on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at approximately 2:32 p.m., after multiple 911 calls reporting shots fired and a person suffering from a gunshot wound in the area of Carver Drive. Upon arrival, responding officers from the Champaign and Urbana Police Departments located a 22-year-old male victim suffering from a potentially life-threatening gunshot wound. The victim was treated at the scene by police, fire, and EMS personnel before being transported to a local hospital for treatment. The victim continues to recover from his injuries.
The initial investigation indicates that the victim was involved in an altercation at the scene when 20-year-old Davondrae Manus fired a weapon and the victim was struck. Following the shooting, Manus fled the scene on foot. He was arrested on the morning of October 21, 2026, during the ex*****on of a court-ordered search warrant in the 1600 block of Lock Raven Road. Manus now faces charges including Aggravated Battery with a Fi***rm.
Even with an arrest, the investigation remains ongoing. Champaign Police ask that anyone who has additional information please call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.
Read the Full Release: https://champaignil.gov/2026/10/21/arrest-made-in-august-26-2026-shooting-investigation/
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