Lincoln officer hit by a car

DANVILLE, Ill, (WAND)- The Danville Police Department is investigating a shooting that took place early Saturday morning.

It happened in the 900 block of Campbell Street just before 3 a.m. Police say they found 25-year-old Gerald Taylor on the ground who had been shot. He was immediately taken to a Champaign hospital, where police say he died during surgery, 

The Champaign County Coroner said his death was the result of a gunshot wound. 

Danville police continue to investigate the incident and ask that anyone with information contact them at 217-431-2250.