A 22-year-old woman has been arrested, and two victims have been identified following a shooting in Mt. Vernon over the weekend.

Authorities have announced charges in a weekend shooting in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, that claimed the lives of two people.

A Mount Sterling man was arrested after he drove to Mount Vernon in an attempt to meet a decoy 14-year-old girl, according to an arrest citation.

Mount Vernon shooting investigation continues Law enforcement agencies are investigating after a shooting in Mount Vernon early Sunday left two people dead and five others hospitalized. Mount Vernon Mayor John Lewis said in a statement that the incident happened at a non-sanctioned event attended by more than 100 people.

A shooting in Mt. Vernon early Sunday morning left two men dead and five others injured, as investigators continue working to piece together what police are calling a senseless act

Police said anyone who receives such a call should hang up immediately and not provide any personal or financial information.

MOUNT VERNON, Ill. (KFVS) - Police have identified the two men killed during an early morning shooting in Mount Vernon, Illinois. Mount Vernon Police say Zomarrius Williams (20), of Mount Vernon and Demonta Woodward (26) of Mounds, Illinois were shot and killed early Sunday morning.

Vernon police are warning residents about a phone scam where someone falsely claims to be an officer. Police said in the scam, someone falsely claims to be a Vernon police officer. During the call, officers said the caller says there is an arrest warrant out for the person for missing jury duty.

Vernon Dahmer Jr. was a civil rights activist, veteran, father and friend. His youngest brother, Dennis Keith Dahmer Sr., says his older brother was a great man who left his own legacy. “All my life, he’s been that person who was always concerned about his fellow man, willing to help any way he could,” Dennis said.

No injuries were reported after a fire on Sunday in Vernon, officials said. The fire took place in the basement of a building on Haney Lane. The residents of the house were able to evacuate and find other living arrangements.