(This story is by Steve Brandy.)
A 21-year-old Danville man is dead after suffering a gunshot wound to the chest last night. The Vermilion County Coroner’s office has now identified the victim as Detario L. Johnson. Danville Police are reporting that officers responded to the unit block of Bremer Avenue at 9:12 PM Thursday for a report of a gunshot victim behind the residence. Johnson was transported by ambulance to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.
An autopsy is scheduled for later today. Anyone who has information regarding Johnson’s shooting is asked to call Danville Police at (217) 431-2250, or Vermilion County Crimestoppers at (217) 446-TIPS.
