Information supplied by Danville Police

On October 21, 2023 around 2:03 am, Danville Police responded to the 1500 block of E. Fairchild Street in reference to a 911 call for assistance with an unknown problem. Upon arrival officers learned that a man had been stabbed and had left the area prior to the officers arrival. At approximately 2:10 am, officers were notified that a victim had arrived at the OSF Sacred-Heart Emergency Room for

treatment. Officers made contact with the victim who was identified as a 22-year-old Danville man with stab wounds to his leg and chest.

During a follow-up investigation, it was learned that an altercation had taken place at a residence in the 1500 block of E. Fairchild Street and during the altercation, the victim was stabbed. Later on October 21, 2023 around 2:00 pm, Danville Police were notified that the victim had died as a result of his injuries.

As a result of this investigation 49-year-old Ipolito I. Rodriguez-Sanchez of Saratoga, Wyoming was identified as the suspect in this case and Rodriguez-Sanchez was taken into custody in the 1500 block of E. Fairchild Street on October 21, 2023. Rodriguez-Sanchez is currently being held at the Danville Public Safety Building where he is awaiting his initial appearance in Vermilion County Court

on a charge of first-degree murder.

Members of the public are reminded that a complaint is merely an accusation; the defendant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

The investigation into this incident continues and no other information is being released at this time. Anyone 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

Ipolito Rodriguez-Sanchez