Woman arrested after another woman injured in shooting in Mounds

MOUNDS, Ill. (KBSI) – Illinois State Police Division of Criminal Investigation agents are investigating a shooting in Mounds that happened Friday, July 7.

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department requested ISP DCI agent to investigate a shooting that occurred in the 200 block of S. Reader Avenue around 9:41 p.m.

A 25-year-old woman from Mounds was struck by gunfire. The victim was taken to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Agents identified Amari Acree, 26, of Mound City as a suspect.

Agents arrested Acree a short time later and took her to the Pulaski County Detention Center.

Acree is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm (Class 4 felony) and aggravated discharge of a firearm (Class 1 felony).

She is being held on $25,000 bond, 10 percent to apply.

ISP was assisted by the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department. The investigation is open and ongoing.