Police: 15-year-old shot, second juvenile in custody following Saturday shooting
A 15-year-old juvenile remains in critical condition following a shooting Saturday in the 1200 block of East Williams Street in Danville.
Danville Police officers received multiple 911 calls around 2 p.m. Saturday, March 22, reporting a subject had been shot. Officers arrived on the scene and located a 15-year-old juvenile in the roadway that appeared to have more than one gunshot wound, Danville Deputy Chief Terry McCord said. The victim was transported to a local hospital where he remains in critical condition.
'Through intelligence gathered and diligent investigation, the Danville Police Department took a juvenile suspect into custody within two hours of the shooting. Officers placed the suspect into custody southeast of Poolside Drive in a field located in the Danville area. The suspect ran from officers and was arrested after a foot pursuit. The Vermilion County Sheriff's Department assisted DPD with the arrest,' McCord said. 'The Danville Police Department would like to thank the community and those who saw something and said something. Much information was gathered from those who had information on the incident.'
If anyone has information to provide about this incident please contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or contact Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at vccrimestoppers.org, use the mobile app, P3TIPS, or call anonymously to 217-446-TIPS (8477).
The Danville Police Department reminds the public that all subjects arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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