Man charged for shooting that injured 2 young teens in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A man has been charged for a shooting that injured a 13-year-old and a 15-year-old in Champaign.

Champaign police were called to the 200 block of Burr Oak Ct. at 10:19 p.m. on June 8 for a report of a shooting.

Officers found a 13-year-old with life-threatening gunshot wounds. The teen was rushed to the hospital in critical condition. He is still hospitalized and receiving ongoing treatment.

A 15-year-old victim was shot in the hand and was also taken to the hospital, treated, and released.

Police said their investigation shows multiple people were involved in a fight before the shooting took place. The group ran away before officers arrived.

Following an investigation, 27-year-old Kejuan Jenkins of Champaign was developed as a suspect. Jenkins was already in custody of the Champaign County Correctional Center on unrelated charges. On June 25, he was charged with attempted murder in relation to this case.

Anyone with more information about the shooting is asked to call Champaign police or Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477.