Charles Evans, a 42-year-old African American man, was shot and killed on October 7, 2021, in Champaign, Illinois. Police found Evans in an alley in the 500 block of West White Street with multiple gunshot wounds to his torso and arm. He was taken to a local hospital but died shortly after arrival. Evans had been attending a gathering in a nearby apartment when a fight reportedly broke out that led to the shooting.

Authorities arrested 35-year-old Demarco Lucas of Champaign on a warrant charging him with first-degree murder; Lucas was taken into custody and held at the Champaign County Jail pending further legal proceedings. The police, with assistance from the U.S. Marshals Service, continued to investigate and asked anyone with additional information to come forward.

If anyone witnessed the gathering or has information about what led to the fight and shooting, please share what is known with investigators.