RANTOUL — The Champaign County coroner has identified the man who was killed in a Sunday shooting north of Rantoul.
Jonalberto Guadalupe Sanchez, 24, of Rantoul was pronounced dead at 6:21 p.m. Sunday at Carle Foundation Hospital, Urbana, a result of a gunshot to the chest, Coroner Stephen Thuney said.
An autopsy is scheduled for today. An inquest may be held at a later date. The death is being investigated by the Thuney’s office and the Champaign County Sheriff’s Office.
Authorities from the sheriff’s office and Rantoul Police Department responded to a report of a shooting at 5:12 p.m. near the intersection of county roads 3200 North and 1800 East, north of Rantoul.
When they reached the scene, officers found Mr. Sanchez, who had been shot in the upper torso. Investigators believe the victim was targeted.
Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office’s investigations division at 217-384-1213. Those wishing to remain anonymous can contact Champaign County Crime Stoppers at 217-373-8477 or 373tips.com or via the free “P3 Tips” mobile app.
Information provided to Crime Stoppers is always 100 percent confidential. Tipsters do not have to give their name or appear in court, and could receive a cash reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest.
