ILLINOIS-Police Officer Chris Oberheim, of the Champaign Police Department, died May 19, 2021 from injuries sustained on duty. Officer Oberheim responded to a domestic disturbance call at an apartment in the early morning hours. He and another officer arrived on scene and were met by a male subject who was involved in the domestic disturbance. The suspect opened fire, fatally wounding Officer Oberheim and wounding the other officer. The other officer was able to return fire, killing the suspect.
Officer Oberheim served with Champaign PD for thirteen years and had also served the Decatur Police Department. He is survived by his wife and children.
Source: ODMP
Hilary Rodela
Hilary Rodela is currently a Surveillance Officer, a former Private Investigator, a former Crime Scene Investigator, and Evidence Technician. She worked for the Ruidoso (NM) Police Department as well as the Lubbock (TX) Police Department. She has written for several public safety publications and has extensive law enforcement and forensic training and is pursuing forensic expertise in various disciplines. Hilary is a freelance public safety writer and curriculum developer for the National Investigative Training Academy.
