THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
Danville, IL – On August 13, 2026, at approximately 1:32 a.m., officers with the Danville Police Department responded to the 1700 block of N. Franklin for a report of multiple shots fired.
Upon arrival, officers located a 36-year-old male suffering from multiple gunshot wounds. Officers began investigating and located evidence leading them to believe the incident occurred at a residence in the 200 block of Swisher Avenue. A search warrant was secured for the residence, and contact was made with a single resident by the Danville Police Department’s Emergency Response Unit. The resident cooperated with the Danville Police Department and further evidence was gathered on scene.
The 36-year-old male was transported to an area hospital where they currently remain in critical condition. At this time there is no ongoing threat to the public.
This incident remains under active investigation, and no further information is available currently.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Danville Police Department at (217) 431-2250 or Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS.
