Danville, Illinois – A 38-year-old man was injured in a stabbing Tuesday morning in Danville, prompting a police investigation and arrest.
According to the Danville Police Department, officers were dispatched at approximately 9:57 a.m. to the area of North Bowman Avenue and East Voorhees Street for a reported stabbing. Police said the victim was being transported by personal vehicle to OSF Sacred Heart Medical Center when officers responded.
Officers met the victim at the hospital and began an investigation. Through preliminary investigative efforts, authorities determined the incident occurred in the 1100 block of Saratoga Street and identified a suspect.
At approximately 12:08 p.m., Anthony Turner, 24, of Danville, was located in the 300 block of West English Street and taken into custody without incident, police said. Turner was transported to the Danville Public Safety Building, where he is being held on preliminary charges of Aggravated Battery and Aggravated Domestic Battery.
Police said the investigation remains ongoing and additional information is not being released at this time. The charges are allegations, and Turner is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers anonymously at vccrimestoppers.org, through the P3Tips mobile app, or by calling 217-446-TIPS (8477).
The incident occurred during morning hours when students and workers are typically commuting through the area.
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