Danville Police are continuing to investigate a Saturday night (December 21, 2024) shooting that left a Champaign man dead. Bill Pickett has the story…
Deputy Chief Terry McCord says Danville Police Officers responded to the area of Collett and Williams Streets at about 11:00 p.m. for a report of a subject lying on the ground near the intersection. It was about the same time that a Danville Police Officer reported hearing shots in that same area.
When police arrived they found an unresponsive male and immediately began first aid measures until emergency medical personnel arrived. The victim was discovered to have more than one gunshot wound and was pronounced dead on the scene.
The Vermilion County Coroner’s Office has identified the victim as 35-year-old Joseph Jones of Champaign. Deputy Police Chief McCord says little to no information has been provided to police about this incident, and he adds police are seeking assistance from the public to help solve this crime. Illinois State Police were called to assist with the investigation of the crime scene.
Anyone who has information that might assist police in the investigation of Jones death is asked to call the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250. Or Contact Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at vccrimestoppers.org – use the mobile app P3 TIPS, or call Crimestoppers anonymously at 217-446-TIPS (8477).
