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Carterville Man Charged With Murder, Attempted Murder

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Williamson County Sheriff's Department

Williamson County State's Attorney Brandon Zanotti has filed formal charges against a man accused of shooting two people, killing one of them.

Fifty-five year old Alan B. Connor of Carterville is charged with three counts of First Degree Murder, two counts of Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, and one count of Attempted Murder. All are Class X felonies.

Connor is accused of killing 38-year old Dustin Bean of Herrin, and wounding 42-year old Jody Price of Cambria Saturday morning. Paramedics were called to a home in Cambria, where they found the victims. Connor was arrested later.

Jennifer Fuller joined Capitol News Illinois in July 2023 as the organization’s broadcast director. She will oversee the launch and operations of CNI’s new broadcast division.

Contact Jennifer Fuller at jfuller@capitolnewsillinois.com
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