FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 8, 2025
Update — Arrest of Murder Suspect (12/8/2025):
On December 8, 2025, at approximately 12:48 p.m., officers with the Danville Police
Department’s Problem Oriented Policing (P.O.P.) Unit observed a 30-year-old male they recognized as
Jontell J. Robinson, of Chicago. Officers were aware Robinson was wanted on an outstanding warrant
for First-Degree Murder and Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon in connection with the
fatal shooting at Scooters Bar on 11/29/2025. Robinson was also wanted on a separate outstanding
parole warrant through the Illinois Department of Corrections.
Upon seeing officers, Robinson fled on foot. After a brief foot pursuit, P.O.P. Unit members and
patrol officers apprehended Robinson approximately five minutes later without incident as he attempted
to hide in a nearby tree line.
Robinson was taken into custody and transported to the Public Safety Building for processing.
The Danville Police Department continues to investigate this incident. Anyone with additional
information is encouraged to contact the Danville Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (217) 446
TIPS. Tips may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a cash reward.
**Updated November 29, 2025, at 10:15 a.m.**
In collaboration with the Vermilion County States Attorney’s Office, Trevon M. Lake, 30 years
old, of Danville, Illinois was booked on charges of First-Degree Murder and Unlawful Possession of
a Weapon by a Felon regarding this shooting incident. Lake was originally being held on preliminary
charges of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm.
Danville Police Investigate Fatal Shooting
Danville, IL — On November 29, 2025, at approximately 1:26 a.m., Danville Police officers
were dispatched to Scooters Bar, located at 1114 E. Voorhees Street, in response to a report of shots
fired. While en route, officers were advised that a shooting victim remained on scene.
Upon arrival, officers located a 30-year-old male suffering from a gunshot wound. Medical
personnel arrived and pronounced the victim deceased on scene.
At approximately 1:34 a.m., Danville Police were notified that a second male subject had arrived
at the OSF Emergency Room with a gunshot wound. The injury was determined to be non-life
threatening. After receiving treatment, the male was transported to the Public Safety Building, where he
was booked on preliminary charges of Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and Aggravated
Discharge of a Firearm.
The investigation into this incident is ongoing. Anyone with information is urged to contact the
Danville Police Department or Crime Stoppers at (217) 446-TIPS.
The Danville Police Department will release additional information as it becomes available.
Submitted by:
Deputy Chief Doug Miller
Dcmiller@danvillepd.org