On October 31, 2021, Brandon D. Kelly, a 20-year-old African American male from Champaign, Illinois, was tragically shot and killed. The incident occurred in the 2000 block of West Bradley Avenue, where Champaign Police responded to reports of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers observed several vehicles leaving the scene and individuals fleeing on foot. They found Brandon Kelly with multiple gunshot wounds. Despite the immediate medical aid provided by the officers and subsequent transportation to Carle Foundation Hospital, Brandon Kelly succumbed to his injuries.
The investigation revealed that there had been a large gathering in the parking lot of Parkland Pointe Apartments when the shooting occurred. Tony Brock, a 17-year-old male from Champaign, was identified as the suspect. According to the investigation, Brock approached Kelly on foot and shot him multiple times at close range before fleeing the scene. On January 25, 2022, the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office issued an arrest warrant for Tony Brock on the charge of murder, with a bond set at $2,000,000. Two days later, Brock was arrested by Champaign Police Detectives and the United States Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force.
The case against Tony Brock is ongoing, with the Champaign Police Department continuing to seek information from the public to aid in the investigation. The community, along with the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office and the United States Marshals, has played a crucial role in the progress of this case. The authorities have encouraged anyone with additional information to come forward, ensuring that tips can be shared anonymously through Crime Stoppers. This tragic event has left a significant impact on the community, highlighting the ongoing efforts to address and prevent such violence.
