Teenager arrested in Normal associated with homicide in Champaign

Posted on November 30, 2022
Champaign Police say their investigation continues. (Pixabay)

By 25 News

BLOOMINGTON – A 17-year-old has been moved from the McLean County Sheriff’s Office to the Champaign County Correctional Facility.

Keshawn Brown was arrested Monday in Normal for charges related to an incident at Target.

Tuesday he was charged as an adult with multiple Class X felonies related to a November 4th homicide in Champaign.

The shooting happened on Elm Street and led to the death of 18-year-old Nizeri Carter.

Champaign Police say their investigation continues.

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