Danville Police are seeking help from the public as they try to determine who killed a man Saturday night (May 21, 2022). Deputy Chief Joshua Webb says officers were called to the 600 block of Chandler Street on a report of shots fired around 9:20 p.m. When they arrived in the area they found a 25-year-old Danville man lying in the 600 block of Grant Street. He had suffered a gunshot wound to his torso.
The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was pronounced dead. His name has not been released yet by the Vermilion County Coroner’s Office.
Deputy Chief Webb says the preliminary investigation indicates the shooting occurred in the 600 block of Chandler Street. Police say the victim may have run to the Grant Street area where he was found by officers. No other injuries were reported during this incident and no suspect information is currently available.
The investigation into this homicide continues, and police are releasing no other information at this time. Anyone who has information that might help in the investigation is asked to call Danville Police at (217) 431-2250. Or you can call Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS.
