THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
On 10/8/23 at approximately 7:30 am , Officers were dispatched to OSF Sacred Heart for a report of a 14 year old male with a gunshot wound to the back of the head. The 14 year old was alert and speaking and advised he was on the basketball court in 1600 block of Clyman Lane when he heard multiple gunshots and then was struck in the back of the head. Witnesses with the 14 year old also corroborated his story. The 14 year old was transported to an area hospital and is listed as stable at this time.
This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information is requested to call the Danville Police Department at (217)431-2250 or can contact the Vermilion County Crimestoppers at (217)446-tips.
