Danville Authorities Arrest Another Suspect in Fatal Scooter's Bar Shooting Case

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A second suspect has been apprehended in relation to a fatal incident at Scooter’s Bar in Danville, Ill., which occurred the previous weekend.

The Danville Police Department announced in a press release that officers from their Problem Oriented Policing unit arrested Jontell J. Robinson, a 30-year-old from Chicago, at approximately 12:45 p.m. on Monday. Robinson was sought in connection with the November 29 shooting at the bar. Officers identified him based on an outstanding warrant.

The warrant accuses Robinson of first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon.

In an attempt to evade capture, Robinson fled on foot and attempted to conceal himself within a nearby tree line. However, officers managed to apprehend him within roughly five minutes, securing his arrest without further incident.

He was taken to the Public Safety Building for processing.

WCIA previously reported that 30-year-old Tevin J. Patton of Joplin, Missouri, died after the shooting at Scooter’s Bar. Several hours later, the Danville Police Department announced that an arrest had been made.

Officials said 30-year-old Trevon M. Lake of Danville was booked on charges of first-degree murder and unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon.

Lake appeared in court for a detention hearing on Monday, Dec. 1, and was denied pretrial release.

Although arrests have been made, the Danville Police Department continues to investigate the shooting. Anyone with more information should call the Danville Police Department or Crime Stoppers at 217-446-TIPS.