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Urbana Today
By the People, for the People
Man Sentenced to 70 Years for 2025 Champaign Shooting
Kejuan Jenkins convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm
Mar. 16, 2026 at 9:20pm
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Kejuan Jenkins, 27, was sentenced to 70 years in prison for a June 2025 shooting in Champaign, Illinois that left two teenagers injured. A jury found Jenkins guilty of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm after just two hours of deliberation.
Why it matters
Gun violence involving young victims is a major concern in the Champaign-Urbana community, and this case highlights the need for stronger measures to address repeat offenders and prevent such incidents from occurring.
The details
On June 8, 2025, Jenkins opened fire on two teenagers during a fight at an apartment complex, leaving a 13-year-old with life-threatening gunshot wounds and a 15-year-old shot in the hand. Jenkins was charged later that month and was already in jail on unrelated charges at the time. He was tried, convicted, and sentenced to 70 years in prison within less than nine months.
- On June 8, 2025, Jenkins allegedly opened fire on two teenagers.
- In late January 2026, a jury found Jenkins guilty after just two hours of deliberation.
- On March 16, 2026, Jenkins was sentenced to 70 years in prison.
The players
Kejuan Jenkins
A 27-year-old man convicted of attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm for a June 2025 shooting in Champaign, Illinois.
Elisabeth Pollock
The public defender representing Kejuan Jenkins.
Judge Roger Weber
The judge who presided over Kejuan Jenkins' sentencing hearing and rejected the defense's motion for a new trial.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Kejuan Jenkins' request for a new trial.
The takeaway
This sentencing underscores the gravity of gun violence in the Champaign-Urbana area and the urgent need for the community to address the root causes and implement comprehensive solutions to protect young people from such tragedies.
