CHAMPAIGN, Ill. — A deadly shooting in Champaign early Sunday morning left a 35-year-old Urbana man dead and prompted swift police action, resulting in the arrest of 32-year-old Tyson Moore of Champaign and 37-year-old Deandre Newbill of Urbana.
According to the Champaign Police Department, officers were dispatched to the 2500 block of W. Springfield Avenue at 3:04 a.m. on August 24, 2025, after receiving multiple reports of gunfire and injuries. Upon arriving at the scene, officers discovered the male victim unconscious and unresponsive, having sustained multiple life-threatening gunshot wounds. Responding officers immediately began lifesaving measures and transported him to a nearby hospital, but despite their efforts, the man’s injuries proved fatal.
Initial investigations suggest the victim was in a parking lot when two individuals approached him and fired multiple shots. The assailants then fled the scene in a vehicle, which officers later located in the 2000 block of Moreland Boulevard. The investigation quickly led to the apprehension of Moore and Newbill, who were taken into custody for their alleged roles in the shooting. Two firearms were recovered during the investigation, and both men now face charges of First-Degree Murder.
Even with arrests made, police say the investigation remains active. Officers continue to canvass the surrounding area for witnesses and video footage that may assist in building the case. Residents and business owners with exterior surveillance systems in the area are encouraged to contact the Champaign Police Department if they have information.
The department expressed gratitude for the support of two multijurisdictional units, the Metro SWAT Team and the Street Crimes Task Force, who assisted in the investigation.
The Champaign Police Department urges anyone with additional information about the incident to call 217-351-4545. For those wishing to share information privately or remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted to Crime Stoppers by phone at 217-373-8477 (TIPS), online at 373tips.com, or through the “P3 Tips” mobile app. The department notes that Crime Stoppers ensures complete anonymity: calls are routed through a third-party center, caller ID tracking is not used, and conversations are not recorded.
Authorities remind the public that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Updates on the case will be provided as they become available.
This tragic incident underscores ongoing concerns about violent crime in Champaign, highlighting the need for community vigilance and cooperation with law enforcement to prevent further loss of life.
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