On 07-07-2020, at approximately 8:15 p.m., City of Carbondale Police Officers responded to the 800 block of North Wall Street in reference to a report of shots fired. During the course of the investigation, officers learned a victim arrived at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. One of the suspects was described as a younger black male, with a medium build, short black hair, wearing a white t-shirt. The suspect fled the area in a white car that was last seen westbound in the 500 block of East Sycamore Street. One of the rounds fired during the incident struck a residence. No other injuries were reported. Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the police department at 618-457-3200. This investigation into the incident is active and ongoing.
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