THE FOLLOWING IS A DANVILLE POLICE DEPARTMENT RELEASE
On 09/12/23 around 8:22 pm, Danville Police responded to the area of the 1600 block of Beechwood Dr in reference to male victim with a gunshot wound. Upon arrival, officers located a 37-year-old Danville man with a single gunshot wound to his abdomen. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment of his non-life threatening wound.
During follow-up investigation, officers discovered there had been an altercation between the victim and the suspect prior to the shooting. Officers were able to identify the suspect as 46-year-old Deponshia L. Davis of Danville.
On 09/13/23 around 1:04am, Danville Police located Davis in the 100 block of Grace St where he was taken into custody. Davis was transported to the Danville Public Safety Building where he is currently being held while awaiting arraignment in Vermilion County Court for charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.
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.
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
