On 5/4/23 at approximately 2352 hours, Danville Police Officers were dispatched to the 1200 block of Chandler for a fight in progress. While officers were responding, dispatch advised a gunshot was fired during the fight. Upon arrival, Officers located a 33 year old male with a gunshot wound to his groin area. Officers immediately began rendering aid until paramedics arrived. The victim was transported to an area hospital where he was later pronounced deceased.

Vermilion County Coroner Jane McFadden has identified the victim as Christopher J. Smalls of Danville. An autopsy is to be conducted tomorrow.

Officers spoke with area witnesses and a suspect was developed. Officers identified Brandon A. Buford 8/19/91 as being the primary suspect and located him near the scene. Buford has been arrested and charged with 1 st degree murder at this time.  The Danville Police Department and the Vermilion County Coroner’s Office continue to investigate.

Any one  who has information regarding this incident is asked to call Danville Police at (217) 431-2250. Or you can call Vermilion County Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS

Pictured: Brandon Buford