On 05-02-19 at approximately 2:23 a.m., officers with the City of Carbondale Police Department responded to the 700 Block of South Lewis Lane in reference to reports of gunshots. The investigation revealed a victim with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The victim was taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale for treatment. The victim is not being identified at this time. At this point in the investigation, the only suspect description available is a short and stocky black male. The investigation is currently active and ongoing.
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