Police: a man with several shots is in serious condition Main stories

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) – A Champaign man is in serious but stable condition after being shot multiple times, according to Champaign police.

Champaign police said officers were dispatched at 12:24 a.m. Friday to the 800 block of Denison Drive for a report of a person shot.

When officers arrived, they found a 36-year-old Champaign man with multiple, potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds, according to CPD. Champaign Fire Department officers and personnel administered medical treatment until the man could be transported to an area hospital.

At the moment, the victim is in the hospital in a serious but stable condition.

There was an encounter in the 800 block of Denison Drive, police said. Police said an argument between several people escalated, leading to a shootout.

During the exchange, the victim was hit several times on the torso and legs.

Police said the people involved in the accident quickly left the area.

Any nearby residents or businesses with outdoor video surveillance systems are encouraged to notify the police department. Police believe the video will help the investigation.

At the moment, no one has been arrested, the investigation is ongoing.

Future updates may be provided as they become available.

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