16-year-old hurt in overnight Danville shooting

DANVILLE, Ill. (WCIA) — The Danville Police Department is asking the public for help in the investigation of an overnight shooting that left a teenager hurt.

Department officials said in a press release that officers responded at 9:45 p.m. to the area of James and May Streets for a report of a gunshot victim. When they arrived, they found a 16-year-old had been shot.

The victim was taken to the hospital where he is currently listed in stable condition.

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Danville Police said very little information was provided to officers on the scene. Because of that, they’re asking the public for assistance.

Anyone who has information about this shooting is asked to call the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at 217-446-8477. Tips to Crime Stoppers are both anonymous and eligible for a cash reward should an arrest be made using the information provided.

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