Crime
35-year-old Joseph Jones killed in Danville shooting
Danville, IL – Authorities have identified 35-year-old Joseph Jones of Champaign as the victim of a fatal shooting in Danville late Saturday night.
Danville police officers responded to the intersection of Collett and Williams Streets around 11 p.m. after receiving a report of a “subject lying on the ground.”
Simultaneously, officers in the vicinity reported hearing gunfire in the area.
Upon arrival, police discovered an unresponsive male with multiple gunshot wounds.
Officers immediately initiated life-saving measures until emergency medical services (EMS) arrived. Despite their efforts, Jones was pronounced dead at the scene.
The Vermilion County Coroner confirmed Jones’ identity as the victim of the shooting.
The Illinois State Police were called in to assist the Danville Police Department with the ongoing crime scene investigation.
Authorities have released limited information about the incident at this time.
They are urging anyone with knowledge of the shooting to come forward. The Danville Police Department encourages individuals to contact them directly at 217-431-2250. For those wishing to remain anonymous, tips can be submitted via Crime Stoppers by calling 217-446-TIPS, visiting their website, or using the mobile app P3 TIPS.
The investigation remains active as officials work to determine the circumstances surrounding this tragic event.
Birmingham, Ala. – A Birmingham man lost his life in a single-vehicle crash over the weekend on the city’s southwest side, authorities confirmed.
The Jefferson County Coroner’s Office identified the victim as 31-year-old Langston Jacob Thomas.
The crash occurred at approximately 12:43 a.m. on Sunday in the 2800 block of Wilson Road S.W.
Details regarding the circumstances of the wreck have not yet been released.
Emergency medical personnel transported Thomas to UAB Hospital, where he was pronounced deceased at 1:19 a.m.
The Birmingham Police Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into the crash.
Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.