Teen killed after fight, shooting outside Champaign mall identified

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - The 16-year-old boy who died after being shot in a mall parking lot in Champaign has been identified.

Champaign police said they responded to a fight near the Dick's House of Sport store at the Market Place Shopping Center on N. Neil Street around 6:15 p.m. Saturday.

It's unknown how many people were involved in the fight or how it started. Police said at least one person fired a gun.

The teen, later identified by the Champaign County Coroner as Jaylen Bailey, was taken to a hospital but died several hours later.

No arrests have been made. It's not clear if the mall has an on-site security team or any security cameras pointed at the parking lot where the fight happened.

The mall is owned by Chicago-based GGP. The company owns shopping malls all over the U.S.

A company spokeswoman issued a statement to WAND News after the shooting:

A senseless, tragic incident happened outside our shopping center last night. We are grateful to our security officers and partners at CPD for their quick action and diligence to contain the situation. This remains an active investigation, and we have to direct all inquiries to law enforcement.

The company did not answer questions about security or cameras at the mall.

Champaign police are asking for the public's help with any information. Crime Stoppers is also taking anonymous tips at 217-373-8477.