DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — Danville police have made an arrest in connection with a double homicide case from November 2024.
In collaboration with the Vermilion County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Danville Police Department announced that on October 6, 2025, at approximately 9:04 a.m., officers arrested 21-year-old Keshawn J. Cotton of Danville.
Cotton has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.
According to the Danville PD, the shooting occurred on November 27, 2024, at approximately 2:45 p.m. in the 1900 block of E. Main Street.
Two victims, 33-year-old Keith G. Stone from Danville and a 17-year-old juvenile, died from their injuries. A third victim was injured but has since been released from the hospital.
Additionally, a warrant for first-degree murder has been issued for a 17-year-old juvenile suspect, who is currently in custody on unrelated charges. The identity of this suspect is being withheld pending formal processing regarding the warrant for first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.
The Illinois State Police assisted the Danville Police Department in processing the crime scene and collecting evidence. This investigation remains active.
If anyone has further information on this incident, please contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crimestoppers anonymously online at vccrimestoppers.org, using the mobile app.
No other information is being released at this time.
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