Coroner identifies man killed in Champaign shooting

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND)- The Champaign County coroner released the name of the man killed in a Friday night shooting.

The Champaign County Coroner said Joshua E. Berg, 46, of Urbana was shot and killed Friday night in Champaign.

According to Champaign Police on Friday at 9:06 p.m., officers responded to the 200 Block of E. Green Street for a report of a shooting with injury.

When officers arrived, they found Berg with a life-threatening gunshot wound. Officers immediately rendered medical aid, and he was taken to an area hospital where he later died.

Champaign Police said the initial investigation indicated that the Berg was walking eastbound in the 200-block of East Green Street with Matthew Denbo, 42, of Urbana, when an argument ensued.

Police believe the argument rapidly escalated, with Denbo firing a gun at the Berg. Following the shooting, Denbo left the area but was quickly located by officers and arrested for Murder, pending formal charges, according to the department.

Police ask residents and businesses with exterior surveillance camera systems to notify the police department. Any who has additional information should contact police at 217-351-4545 or anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.