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Danville police say Saturday shooting killed 19-year-old; 17-year-old detained

A 19-year-old man died at the scene of a shooting Saturday morning at 625 N. Washington St. in Danville. Police said a 17-year-old male is in custody and described the shooting as nonrandom.

Danville police say Saturday shooting killed 19-year-old; 17-year-old detained

A 19-year-old man was killed in a shooting Saturday morning in Danville, and a 17-year-old male is in custody, police said.

Officers went to 625 N. Washington St. after receiving a report of a person shot. They found the 19-year-old, who died at the scene, according to Danville police.

Police said the shooting was not random and that those involved have been identified. They have not released information about what led to the gunfire or announced charges against the teenager.

Anyone with information can contact Danville police dispatch at 317-839-8700.

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