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
Oberheim, who began his law enforcement career in Decatur, 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, authorities said.Â
Superintendent Vic Zimmerman issued the following statement after learning of Oberheim s passing. It is with deep sadness that we process the news of the passing of Chris Oberheim while working as a Champaign Police Officer early this morning. Chris was a parent in our school district and was very involved in the lives of his four daughters, three of which currently attend our schools. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this difficult time.
May 19, 2021
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Elected officials, law enforcement and community leaders reacted with sadness Wednesday to the death of Champaign police Officer Chris Oberheim, who authorities said was killed while responding to a domestic disturbance.Â
@SagesAthletics
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Oberheim Family, the families of Monticello, our @sages softball program and the @ChampaignPD during this awful tragedy. Please pray for our family and all families of police officers near and far. Thank you for your service #RIP703pic.twitter.com/SQiDyCToRz
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U.S. Rep. @RodneyDavis
Please pray for the family of Champaign Police Officer Chris Oberheim. His life was senselessly taken today while he was doing his job & keeping his community safe. We owe so much to law enforcement. Please also pray for the other officer who was shot & is in stable condition. https://t.co/VrkDEnkQET