Henry D. Gordon III, a 26-year-old African American male from Urbana, Illinois, tragically lost his life on March 5, 2022. The incident occurred on the 900 block of Welch Drive, where Urbana police responded to reports of multiple gunshots at approximately 10:44 p.m. Upon arrival, officers discovered two victims: Henry D. Gordon III and a 21-year-old male from Normal, Illinois. Both victims were transported to Carle Hospital, where Henry D. Gordon III succumbed to his injuries shortly after arrival. The other victim was reported to be in critical condition.
The Champaign County Coroner, Duane Northrup, confirmed the identity of the deceased and scheduled an autopsy to determine the exact cause of death. Preliminary reports indicated that Henry D. Gordon III died from gunshot wounds. The Urbana Police Department, in collaboration with the Champaign County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police Crime Scene Investigators, launched an investigation into the shooting. Authorities urged anyone with information, photographs, or video recordings related to the incident to come forward and assist with the investigation.
As of the latest updates, the investigation into the death of Henry D. Gordon III remains ongoing. No arrests have been made, and no suspects have been publicly identified. The Urbana Police Department continues to seek leads and encourages community members to provide any information that could aid in solving the case. The tragic death of Henry D. Gordon III has left the community in mourning, and efforts to bring justice to his family and friends are still underway.
