Leslie E. Fisher Jr., a 20-year-old African American male from Danville, Illinois, tragically lost his life on September 18, 2021. The incident occurred at Blue Bird's Liquor, located in the 3100 block of East Main Street, Danville. Leslie E. Fisher Jr. was one of the two victims in a shooting that took place around 1:55 AM. The other victim was 21-year-old Charles L. Jones Jr., also from Danville.
Both young men were pronounced dead at the scene by the Vermilion County Coroner's Office.
The investigation into the shooting revealed that four individuals were shot during the incident. Leslie E. Fisher Jr. and Charles L. Jones Jr. succumbed to their injuries, while the other two victims were transported to a local hospital for treatment. The authorities quickly launched an investigation to identify and apprehend the suspect responsible for this heinous act.
On September 23, 2021, Gregory Burns, a 23-year-old male from Bourbonnais, Illinois, was arrested in connection with the double homicide. Burns was taken into custody at his home and charged with multiple counts of murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. The arrest marked a significant development in the case, as the authorities worked diligently to bring justice to the families of the victims.
The legal proceedings against Gregory Burns are ongoing, with the suspect facing serious charges that could result in a lengthy prison sentence if convicted. The community of Danville continues to mourn the loss of Leslie E. Fisher Jr. and Charles L. Jones Jr., as they remember the young men whose lives were cut short by this senseless act of violence.
