Second Champaign deadly shooting reported in 24-hour span

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - A male victim has died in the second Champaign shooting reported in the last 24 hours. 

Police said they responded at 3:22 p.m. Friday to the 300 block of E. Hill St., where they found a person's body inside of a vehicle. The victim, a 30-year-old man, had a fatal gunshot wound, per a press release. 

Officers are investigating this shooting as a homicide based on preliminary information, authorities told WAND News. 

"Any resident or business in the nearby areas with exterior surveillance camera systems is encouraged to contact the police department," a Friday night CPD press release said. "It is believed video footage may be of investigative assistance."

This follows a deadly shooting reported Thursday night in the 600 block of E. Eureka St., which claimed the life of Gerryontae J. Brown, 16. Brown was pronounced dead at 6:04 p.m. Thursday in the Carle Foundation Hospital emergency department. 

Brown's shooting death is also under investigation as a homicide.

Police said there is currently no information connecting this to the Nov. 12 homicide. Authorities are continuing to gather evidence. 

Police said they had no made any arrests as of Friday night.