1 arrested after early morning shooting in Carbondale | News

CARBONDALE, IL (KFVS)- Police say one person was arrested, and one wounded, after an early morning shooting in Carbondale.

Michael L. Brown, 30, from Dyersburg, Tenn. was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm. He was taken to the Jackson County Jail.

It happened around 3 a.m. Saturday in the 800 block of East Grand Avenue.

Carbondale, Illinois police say they were called to the scene for a reported disturbance, and found the victim of a single gunshot wound.

According to Sgt. David Kemp, the victim was taken to the Carbondale Memorial Hospital to be treated for non-life threatening injuries.

During the course of the investigation, officers identified Brown as the suspect and arrested him in the area of the shooting.

An investigation is continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Carbondale Police Department or call 618-549-COPS (2677) where callers can remain anonymous.

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