THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
On 05/17/23 around 11:21pm, Danville Police responded to the parking lot of the Aldi’s Supermarket at 502 S. Gilbert St in reference to a report of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, officers located a 23-year-old Alvin, IL man with a gunshot wound to his abdomen. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he remains in serious condition. Preliminary investigation revealed the victim was meeting with another man in the parking lot when the shooting occurred. Danville police are currently continuing with this investigation and following up on several leads from the public. A further update of this case will be provided as soon as more information is available for release.
The investigation into this incident continues and no other information is being released at this time.
Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to call Danville Police at (217) 431-2250. Or you can call Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS