26-year-old Jamaro J. Kemmerling of Mt. Vernon has been taken into custody and charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful possession of a firearm by a repeat felony offender. Police ...

Police identified those killed as Zomarrius Williams, 20, of Mount Vernon and Demonta Woodward, 26, of Mounds, Illinois.

It is very disheartening to me,” mayor said as police officers investigate mass shooting reported early Sunday.

Mount Vernon shooting investigation continues Law enforcement agencies are investigating after a shooting in Mount Vernon ...

Police said two people were confirmed deceased, while five others are receiving treatment for gunshot-related injuries.

Police have identified the two men killed during an early morning shooting in Mount Vernon, Illinois, on Sunday, July 27.

Shootings took place early Sunday at a "non-sanctioned event" attended by more than 100 to 150 people, mayor says.