THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
UPDATE TO ORIGINAL RELEASE
Kenneth A. Nance, 58, of Danville, was arrested on 11/02/26 at approximately 4:34 p.m. in relation to this shooting incident. Nance has been formally arraigned on charges of first-degree murder, attempted murder, and being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm.
ORIGINAL RELEASE
Danville, IL – On November 2, 2026, at approximately 3:37 p.m., officers with the Danville Police Department responded to an address in the 500 block of W. Woodbury Street for a report of an individual with a gunshot wound.
Upon arrival, officers located a 21-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. The subject was transported by medical personnel to an area hospital for treatment, where he was pronounced deceased.
One subject, a 58-year-old male, is currently in custody pending the filing of formal charges. At this time, there is no ongoing threat to public safety related to this incident.
The identities of those involved are being withheld pending the filing of formal charges and proper notification of next of kin.
This incident remains under investigation. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Danville Police Department at (217) 4312250 or Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS.
