Murphysboro man wanted in connection with Carbondale shooting

FOX23 News at 9 p.m.

CARBONDALE, Ill., (KBSI) — Police are searching for a 22-year-old Murphysboro man accused of shooting someone during an altercation in Carbondale on Sunday, Oct. 25.

According to the Carbondale Police Department, officers responded to reports of gunfire in the 400 block of West Cherry Street around 4:53 p.m.

Police said two people were involved in a physical altercation in the roadway when one pulled out a gun and shot the other.

Both individuals fled the scene before officers arrived.

Investigators later learned the victim had been taken to a hospital in a personal vehicle with injuries that were not life-threatening.

Police identified the suspect as Kevin D. Hale, 22, of Murphysboro.

An arrest warrant has been issued for Hale on charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm.

The investigation remains ongoing.

Anyone with information about the shooting or Hale’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Carbondale Police Department at 618-549-2121.

Anonymous tips can also be submitted to Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers at 618-549-2677 or Murphysboro/Jackson County Crime Stoppers at 618-687-2677.