Shooting under investigation in Champaign

CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (WAND) - Police are investigating a shooting in Champaign that happened Wednesday night.

Champaign police were called to the 2800 block of W. Kirby at 7:15 p.m. for a report of shots fired.

They did not find any victims but found evidence of gunfire at the intersection of Stratford Drive and Trafalgar Square.

At 7:30 p.m., a 22-year-old Champaign man contacted police through dispatch to say he had been shot. Officers and medical personnel responded to his location. He had a non-life-threatening gunshot wound to the leg. He was transported to an area hospital and later released.

Police said their initial investigation indicates the victim was in a parking lot when shots were fired from a vehicle, and he was struck.

While the motive is still unknown, police don't think this was a random shooting.

Champaign police ask that anyone who has additional information to call 217-351-4545. Arrangements can be made for information to be shared privately. Anyone wishing to remain anonymous may also submit tips to Crime Stoppers by phone at: 217-373-8477 (TIPS); online at 373tips.com; or the “P3 Tips” mobile app.