Donathan Martin, a 33-year-old male, was found dead on May 26, 2016, in Danville, Illinois. His body was discovered in the 1600 block of Voorhees Street early in the morning. Martin was a person of interest in the shootings that occurred a few blocks away the day before. Police indicated that Martin might have been shot, but they did not confirm whether his death was self-inflicted or not.
This incident marked the third body found within 24 hours in Danville.
The day before Martin's death, two other individuals, Miranda Oatis, a 26-year-old female, and Dajunrae Gouard, a 36-year-old male, were shot and killed. Oatis was found lying on the ground next to her house after running door-to-door seeking help, while Gouard was found dead inside the house. Neighbors reported hearing gunfire and seeing police activity in the area.
The investigation into Martin's death and the shootings of Oatis and Gouard is ongoing. The police have not yet determined the official cause of Martin's death, and they are still seeking information from the public to move the cases forward. The coroner confirmed that both Oatis and Gouard died from gunshot wounds.
The community of Danville has been deeply affected by these events, with residents expressing their shock and sadness over the violence. Neighbors have placed candles in front of the house where the shootings occurred as a somber reminder of the tragedy.
