The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

The independent student newspaper at the University of Illinois since 1871

The Daily Illini

    Suspect arrested in connection with blow dart incidents

    A 19-year-old male was arrested today on the charge of reckless conduct in connection with two incidents involving pedestrians being struck by blow darts on Aug. 20, according to a press release from the Champaign Police Department.

    The first incident occurred at 8:25 p.m. in the 400 block of East John Street when a 20-year-old female reported being struck by a blow dart in the left forearm. She received treatment for her injury at a local hospital.

    The second incident occurred at 10 p.m. in the 300 block of South First Street when a 35-year-old male reported being struck by a blow dart in the left forearm. The victim immediately pulled the dart out of his arm and sought medical treatment at a local hospital.

    Police found the suspect at Parkland College after receiving an anonymous tip. The suspect was interviewed at the Champaign Police Department and was later arrested.

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