On October 19, 2015, at approximately 5:30 PM, Champaign Police responded to a reported shooting in the 600 block of West Beardsley Avenue in Champaign, Illinois. During this incident, two individuals were struck by gunfire, including 18-year-old Jeremy O'Neal, who succumbed to injuries sustained from a gunshot wound. The other victim's condition was not specified in the available sources.
Following a two-week investigation, Champaign Police Detectives, with assistance from the Champaign County State’s Attorney’s Office, obtained an arrest warrant for 19-year-old Kyjuan Dorsey of Urbana. He was charged with Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, and bond was set at $500,000. On October 30, 2015, at approximately 9:46 AM, Dorsey was arrested in connection with the October 19 shooting. The investigation remained active at that time, and authorities encouraged anyone with information about the crime to contact the Champaign Police Department or Crime Stoppers.
Jeremy Deshon O'Neal was born on February 28, 1997, and passed away on October 19, 2015. He was laid to rest in Urbana, Illinois.
As of the latest available information, there were no further updates regarding additional arrests or the outcomes of legal proceedings related to this case. The Champaign Police Department continues to seek information from the public to aid in their investigation.
