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Danville Police investigating death of man found near Stoney Creek

The Vermilion County Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Photo: Metro Services


DANVILLE, Ill. (Chambana Today) — The Danville Police Department is investigating the death of a 45-year-old local man who was found unresponsive Wednesday afternoon near Stoney Creek.

Police were called at approximately 4:22 p.m. to the 400 block of East Williams Street after a report of a man down. Officers arrived to find the man lying beside the creek, where he was pronounced dead at the scene.

According to police, there were no obvious signs of trauma or foul play. The Vermilion County Coroner’s Office will conduct an autopsy to determine the cause of death. Authorities are withholding the man’s identity until his family can be notified.

The investigation remains ongoing, and no further details have been released. Anyone with information is urged to contact Danville Police at 217-431-2250 or Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at 217-446-TIPS.

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