Brandon McClendon, a 25-year-old African American man from Champaign, Illinois, died of a gunshot wound after being found outside an apartment on the 400 block of Ginger Bend Drive on the evening of March 16, 2022. Officers arrived to discover McClendon with life-threatening gunshot wounds to his torso; he was treated at the scene, taken to Carle Foundation Hospital, and died shortly after admission.

The investigation identified and led to the March 18, 2022 arrest of 35-year-old Champaign resident Cherell Ingram, who was charged with four counts of murder and one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon. Police located a crime scene at a nearby apartment building and canvassed the area as part of their inquiry. Authorities are asking anyone with additional information to contact them or submit anonymous tips through Crime Stoppers.

If anyone knew Brandon, saw activity in the Ginger Bend Drive area on the night of March 16, 2022, or has information relevant to the case, please come forward.