Juvenile suspect shot during home attack in Carbondale, police say

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Carbondale police are investigating an early-morning shooting in the 500 block of South Graham Avenue that left a 17-year-old suspect wounded.

Officers responded around 2:50 a.m. on Nov. 21 after a 911 caller reported being attacked inside their home by a known acquaintance armed with a firearm. According to police, the suspect struck the victim with the gun. The victim then fired their own weapon in self-defense, hitting the 17-year-old twice.

The juvenile suspect was taken by ambulance to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale and later transferred to an out-of-state hospital, where police say they are in stable condition. The victim had minor injuries that did not require medical treatment.

A second juvenile involved in the initial battery was arrested. Police say the youth is charged with armed robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, mob action and battery. That juvenile was not injured and will be transported to the Jackson County Courthouse for a detention hearing.

Because of Illinois juvenile laws, the names of both suspects will not be released.

A Civic Ready alert was issued to notify residents of police activity in the area. The investigation remains active.

Anyone with information is urged to contact Carbondale police at 618-549-2121. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers at 618-549-COPS (2677) or the Murphysboro/Jackson County tip line at 618-687-COPS (2677). Tips may also be submitted through the Crime Stoppers tab on the department’s website. Cash rewards are available for information leading to an arrest.