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Crime Stoppers tip puts four behind bars

Updated: December 7, 2012
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CHAMPAIGN -- People may get a break from gunfire terrorizing their neighborhoods. Thanks to a tip, four people are now in police custody.

Between the end of October and mid-November, police responded to seven shootings. Authorities say it's because of groups fighting. 

No one was hurt but it did do damage to cars and homes. A tip to Crime Stoppers helped identify suspects. The police also found multiple guns and cocaine while making the arrests.  

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