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.
Authorities are currently responding to an ongoing situation at the W. Glenn Campbell Detention Center in Darlington County, South Carolina.
Officials have confirmed that the Darlington County Coroner’s Office is on the scene.
Details about the nature of the incident remain limited at this time, and law enforcement has not released information regarding the events leading to the coroner’s involvement.
The presence of the coroner suggests a serious development, and local authorities are working to assess the situation.
Further updates are expected as officials continue their investigation.
Residents are encouraged to avoid the area to allow emergency personnel to operate without interruption.
This is a developing story, and more details will be provided as they become available.