U.S. Marshals arrest suspect in Danville fatal shooting

A 24-year-old Georgetown man has been arrested in connection a fatal shooting Friday.

Latron Y. Cross was taken into custody early Sunday morning in Chicago in connection with the shooting death of Danville’s Ollie Williams

A warrant was issued for Cross’ arrest the day of the shooting. He was located by U.S. Marshals on Sunday and taken into custody without incident.

On Monday, Vermilion County State’s Attorney Jacqueline Lacy will seek charges of first-degree murder and personal discharge of a firearm, according to investigators.

Williams was riding a bicycle in the 1400 block of Eastview Avenue when someone in a passing vehicle fired at him. Police said Williams was shot several times. Williams died at Carle Foundation Hospital in Urbana.

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