Shooting near University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign sparks panic, at least one person shot

At least one person was shot in a shooting near University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign early Saturday morning.

Updated on: Oct 18, 2025, 11:57:03 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A shooting incident was reported near the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign early Saturday morning.

Shooting near University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. (UnSplash)

According to The Daily Illini, at least one person was shot in a possible drive-by shooting at 411 E. Green St. around 12:34 a.m.

The Division of Public Safety issued an Illini-Alert shortly after, urging students and faculty to remain indoors.

Emergency dispatchers confirmed that a male victim had been shot and was described as “not alert” as of 12:28 a.m.

University Police (UIPD), Urbana Police, and Illinois State Police responded to the scene.

A follow-up Illini-Alert sent at 12:47 a.m. stated that police were still investigating and advised the public to avoid the area.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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