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Victim and 2 Suspects Identified in Wednesday's Fatal Shooting in Carbondale

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Two suspects in custody

Carbondale Police have identified the person killed in a shooting incident earlier this week.

Officers say he is 25-year-old Cordell Johnson of Cairo.
Police say Johnson had multiple gunshot wounds when officers arrived on the scene in the 2200 block of North Illinois Avenue at about 12:20 Wednesday morning.He was pronounced dead at the scene.

The ongoing investigation has determined a dispute between acquaintances led to the gunfire.

Detectives have arrested two suspects. They are 23-year-old Alecze Cummings of Carbondale and 26-year-old Cameron Robinson of Cairo. Cummings is currently charged with Cannabis Conspiracy and Obstructing Justice. Robinson is currently charged with Cannabis Conspiracy and Aggravated Fleeing to Elude. Both Cummings and Robinson are being held in the Jackson County Jail.

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact Carbondale Police or Crime Stoppers at (618) 549-COPS.

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