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A fatal shooting at a supermarket in Urbana led to the arrest of Frederick Owusu Sakyi, 33, of Walkersville, and the seizure of a handgun and an assault rifle by the Frederick County Sheriff's Office. The shooting, which resulted in one fatality, is believed to have been domestic in nature. Sakyi was taken into custody and the shopping center has since reopened.
Two shootings occurred in Urbana over the weekend, leaving two people injured. One of the shootings resulted in the arrest of a 17-year-old who shot a man four times after he was punched outside a convenience store. The other shooting occurred during a home invasion, leaving a 27-year-old man with five gunshot wounds. Police are investigating both incidents and are urging the public to come forward with any relevant information.
The Champaign County Coroner has identified 16-year-old Montrell Emery as the victim of a fatal shooting outside an Urbana apartment building. Preliminary autopsy results indicate that Emery died from a gunshot wound to the head. Urbana Police are investigating the incident, with assistance from the Illinois State Police Crime Scene Services Unit. There is no definitive motive for the shooting, but it does not appear to be random.