THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
On October 21, 2023 around 2:03 am, Danville Police responded to the 1500 block of E. Fairchild Street in reference to a 911 call for assistance with an unknown problem. Upon arrival officers learned that a man had been stabbed and had left the area prior to the officers arrival. At approximately 2:10 am, officers were notified that a victim had arrived at the OSF Sacred-Heart Emergency Room for treatment. Officers made contact with the victim who was identified as a 22-year-old Danville man with stab wounds to his leg and chest.
During a follow-up investigation, it was learned that an altercation had taken place at a residence in the 1500 block of E. Fairchild Street and during the altercation, the victim was stabbed. Later on October 21, 2023 around 2:00 pm, Danville Police were notified that the victim had died as a result of his injuries.
As a result of this investigation 49-year-old Ipolito I. Rodriguez-Sanchez of Saratoga, Wyoming was identified as the suspect in this case and Rodriguez-Sanchez was taken into custody in the 1500 block of E. Fairchild Street on October 21, 2023. Rodriguez-Sanchez is currently being held at the Danville Public Safety Building where he is awaiting his initial appearance in Vermilion County Court on a charge of first-degree murder.
Members of the public are reminded that a complaint is merely an accusation; the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
The investigation into this incident continues and no other information is being released at this time.
