Danville Police have arrested a suspect in connection with a shooting that occurred on July 19, 2019. Police Commander Joshua Webb says 23-year-old Raheem J. Mullins of Danville is being held in the wounding of a man in the area of Commercial and Buchanan Streets.
Police arrested Mullins on a charge of aggravated battery with a firearm. Mullin’s bond is set at $500-thousand dollars.
The victim told police he got involved in a verbal argument with another man. During the argument an SUV pulled up and a third man got out of the vehicle and shot the victim in the leg.
Police say the investigation into this incident continues. Anyone who has information regarding this crime as asked to call Danville Police at (217) 431-2250. Or you can call Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS.
Citizens are reminded that suspects in criminal cases are presumed to be innocent unless they are proven guilty in a court of law.
