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Police Investigating After Victim Taken to Hospital

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Carbondale Police are investigating after a gunshot victim was taken to the hospital on Monday March, 23.

Police say they responded to the emergency room at Carbondale Memorial Hospital around 10:30 p.m. after a report of a victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Officers talked to the victim who said he was walking in the area between Tatum Heights Park and the 800 block of East College Street when he heard two or three shots.

The victim told police he was hit by one of the shots and then ran from the scene.

Police say there is not any suspect information at this time. Anyone with information is asked to contact Carbondale Police at 618-457-3200.  

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