2 face charges after homicide in Carbondale

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KBSI) – Two people face charges after a homicide in Carbondale on April 28.

Police say the homicide took place in the 700 block of South Lewis Lane around 10:53 p.m.

Dewayne E. Jones, 37, and Jeffrey J. Harris, 24, both of Carbondale face charges.

Jones is charged with murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon by a felon.

Harris is charged with unlawful use of a weapon by a felon and aggravated battery.

The identity of the victim is being withheld pending notifications.

The investigation remains active and ongoing.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to contact the Carbondale Police Department at (618) 549-2121.

You may also call the Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (618) 549-COPS (2677) or the Murphysboro/Jackson County anonymous tip line at (618) 687-COPS (2677).