US News: CHAMPAIGN: A suspect in a domestic disturbance was fatally shot and two central Illinois police officers were wounded, one critically, in an exchange .
“A true professional and devoted public servant, Officer Oberheim is remembered for his heroism, bravery, and the oath of office he honorably upheld in his commitment to duty, Cobb said in his statement.
The suspect who opened fire on Oberheim and another officer was killed in the exchange of gunfire about 3:20 a.m. at an apartment complex on Champaign’s north side. The second officer was wounded and reported in stable condition.
Champaign police said in a statement that two officers who were called to the scene of a domestic disturbance on the city s north side encountered an armed person after exiting their police cars and an exchange of gunfire followed.
From Herald & Review media partner WCIA: Law enforcement is outside Carle Hospital in Urbana after a Champaign police officer was shot and killed.
CHAMPAIGN â A Champaign police officer with Decatur ties died Wednesday after being shot by a suspect in a domestic disturbance who also was killed in an exchange of gunfire that left a second officer wounded, a police chief said.
Champaign police Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, âpassed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty, Police Chief Anthony Cobb said in a statement. Oberheim began his law enforcement career as a member of the Decatur Police Department.
Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim
From Herald & Review media partner WCIA: Law enforcement is outside Carle Hospital in Urbana after a Champaign police officer was shot and killed.
CHAMPAIGN â A Champaign police officer with Decatur ties died Wednesday after being shot by a suspect in a domestic disturbance who also was killed in an exchange of gunfire that left a second officer wounded, a police chief said.
Champaign police Officer Chris Oberheim, 44, âpassed away due to injuries sustained while on-duty, Police Chief Anthony Cobb said in a statement. Oberheim began his law enforcement career as a member of the Decatur Police Department.
Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim
Police: Illinois officer and suspect, 24, die in shootout
May 19, 2021
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1of11Officers salute as a van carrying the body of a slain Champaign, Ill., police officer Christopher Oberheim is taken into the coroners office Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Urbana, Ill. Authorities say a gunman killed one central Illinois police officer and wounded another before he was fatally shot during a shootout at an apartment complex. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette via AP)Robin Scholz/APShow MoreShow Less
2of11Officers line the path four deep as the body of a slain Champaign, Ill., police officer Christopher Oberheim is taken into the coroner s office Wednesday, May 19, 2021, in Urbana, Ill. Authorities say a gunman killed one central Illinois police officer and wounded another before he was fatally shot during a shootout at an apartment complex. (Robin Scholz/The News-Gazette via AP)Robin Scholz/APShow MoreShow Less