1 dead, 1 hurt in shooting outside Danville grocery store

DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — A person is dead and another was hurt after a shooting outside of a Danville grocery store Saturday evening.

The Danville Police Department responded to the Save-A-Lot parking lot at 2 East Main Street just after 5 p.m. for reports of a fight and gunshots.

When they arrived, officers found two people that had been shot. Both victims were taken to the hospital, where one person died. Police said the other victim's condition is not being released at this time.

According to Danville police, one person was arrested and there is no ongoing threat to public safety.

Police said the identities of the people involved are being withheld pending next of kin notification and the filing of formal charges.

The shooting is still under investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at 217-446-TIPS.