Two facing weapons charges in connection to deadly Mt. Vernon shooting

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (WJPF) – Two more people have been arrested in connection to a deadly shooting last month in Mt. Vernon.

Davonta Boyd, 25, of Mt. Vernon, and Dequan Hopkins, 29, of Wayne City, are both charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm. Hopkins is facing an additional charge of unlawful possession of a firearm by a repeat offender.

Two people were killed and five more were injured when gunfire erupted during a large gathering in the early morning hours of July 27th. Police say multiple shooters were involved.

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