Danville Police investigating weekend triple shooting

Bradley Zimmerman
·1 min read

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department is investigating a shooting over the weekend that left three people hurt.

Department officials said the shooting happened in the area of Griffin and Williams Street early Saturday morning. It was determined that a “large gathering” was assembled there around 4:30 a.m. and shots were fired, hurting three people.

One of them was found at the scene by responding officers while two arrived at the hospital by personal cars. The victims are a 34-year-old female, a 33-year-old male and a 27 year-old female. All three have been released from the hospital, officials said.

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While investigators determined the shooting happened during a gathering, officials said very little information was provided to them. Officials are asking for the public’s assistance in solving the crime.

Anyone who has information that can help in the investigation is asked to contact either the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at 217-446-8477. Tips to the latter organization are completely anonymous.

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