UPDATE
On Jan. 9, Vermilion County State's Attorney Jacqueline Lacy announced that new evidence was found in the shooting of Joseph Jones that negated the evidence against Derrell L Boston.
Murder charges against Boston have been dismissed.
The investigation into the murder of Jones is still active, and those with information can contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or contact Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at vccrimestoppers.org or call 217-446-TIPS.
DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) — A Danville man is in custody following an investigation into a shooting in late December.
Derrell L Boston, 28, was arrested early on Jan. 4 for the murder of 35-year-old Joseph Jones of Champaign.
Danville police found Jones dead near the intersection of Collett and Williams on Dec. 21. An investigation into the shooting led to Boston being identified as a suspect.
Anyone with information about the shooting can contact the Danville Police Department at 217-431-2250 or contact Vermilion County Crimestoppers online at vccrimestoppers.org or call 217-446-TIPS.
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