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One Person Injured in Carbondale Shooting

Carbondale Police say a person sustained a gunshot wound on Monday afternoon.

Officers responded to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale just before six p-m Monday after a victim arrived with a non-life threatening gunshot wound.

The victim reported walking near the intersection of North Pierce and East Burke Streets and heard shots being fired somewhere in the area. The victim reported being struck by the gunfire and ran to the hospital for treatment. The victim did not indicate if they were an intended target or not.

No other injuries or damage to property was reported as a result of the incident. There is no suspect information to release at this time.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Carbondale Police Department at 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-COPS.

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