The City of Carbondale Police Department with the assistance of the SIU Carbondale Department of Public Safety, the Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, Illinois State Police and other law enforcement partners, continue to actively investigate the shooting incident from 08-22-21 in the 500 block of West Cherry Street.
Chief Stan Reno explains that, “The Carbondale Police Department continues to work with other law enforcement and community partners to seek justice for Keeshanna Jackson, her family, the other shooting victims and all others affected. We continue to seek cooperation from the public for information to further this investigation. We are specifically asking that anyone who was at the party where this shooting occurred, or at another entertainment venue in the City that night where people may have been prior to attending the party, to please share with us any photographs or videos to assist us in identifying people who may have been present so that potential witnesses and suspects may be identified. We understand that people may be intimidated by providing information to law enforcement, or think they have no information that is of value, but even a photo or video or an observation of people in the area recalled from that night may be the crucial link to bringing justice for Keeshanna and her family. Our success in investigating this tragic case is directly related to the willingness of the public to take a stand against senseless violence when they are able and provide information as it is learned.”
We continue to wish our City and all those affected, peace and healing during this difficult time.
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The City of Carbondale Police Department with the assistance of the SIU Carbondale Department of Public Safety and other law enforcement partners, continue to actively investigate the shooting incident from 08-22-21 in the 500 block of West Cherry Street. It is with deep sadness that we send condolences to the family and loved ones of Keeshanna Jackson.
Chief Stan Reno explains that, “The Carbondale Police Department is working tirelessly to solve this case. I plead for anyone with information to come forward and assist with bringing justice to Keeshanna and her family. Furthermore, I call for an end to the violence in the City as we strive to provide a safe environment for all Carbondale Citizens and visitors. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners and the State’s Attorney’s Office to hold offenders accountable.”
City Manager Gary Williams emphasizes, “The City is committed to investigating this incident thoroughly and we will do everything possible to support the families involved. We hope to bring accountability and justice to those responsible for this senseless violence. Our thoughts are also with the three victims who sustained non-life-threatening injuries and wish them speedy recoveries. Carbondale is a great City and we are saddened by the careless acts of few that have impacted so many others.”
We wish our City and all those affected, peace and healing during this difficult time.
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The City of Carbondale Police Department with the assistance of the SIU Carbondale Department of Public Safety is actively investigating the homicide from 08-22-21in the 500 block of West Cherry Street. The victims of the shooting are identified as follows:
Keeshanna Jackson, 18 years old of Chicago – Deceased
Jyrin Blair, 29 years old of Marion – Treated for non-life injuries
Raheem Sylas, 23 years old of Murphysboro – Treated for non-life threatening injuries
Juvenile Victim, of Marion – Treated for non-life threatening injuries
The investigation is currently active and ongoing. The investigation indicates there were multiple active shooters, and there is not any additional suspect information to provide at this time. We ask that anyone who attended the party or that has information about this investigation to contact the Carbondale Police 618-549-2121, SIU Police 618-453-3771 or 618-549-COPS where callers can remain anonymous.
The Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line (618) 549-COPS (2677) or the Murphysboro/Jackson County anonymous tip line at (618) 687-COPS (2677) are always available for information where callers can remain anonymous. Anonymous tips may also be made by selecting the “Crime Stoppers” tab located on the main page of this website. Please help yourself, along with your county, its communities and the university campus by using these numbers if you witness, or have any information pertaining to, a crime. Cash rewards for information which leads to an arrest are also made anonymously. Remember, crime doesn’t pay, but Crime Stoppers does!
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On 08-22-21 at 3:12 a.m., City of Carbondale Police Department officers responded to the 500 block of West Cherry Street in response to shots fired at a residence where a party was taking place. SIU students and non-students attended the party. Officers found a gunshot victim and attempted life resuscitation measures. The victim was later pronounced deceased at the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale. While officers were at the hospital, three other victims came into the emergency department on their own from the same location with non-life threatening gunshot wounds. The deceased victim is a student at SIU and is not being identified until next of kin notifications are complete. The other victims are also not being identified at this time and they are not associated with SIU. There is not any suspect information to provide at this point in the investigation. The SIU Police Department is assisting with the investigation that is currently active and ongoing. Anyone with information about this incident or anyone who attended the party is encouraged to contact the police department at 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-COPS.
You may also call the Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (618) 549-COPS (2677) or the Murphysboro/Jackson County anonymous tip line at (618) 687-COPS (2677). Anonymous tips may also be made by selecting the “Crime Stoppers” tab located on the main page of this website. Please help yourself, along with your county, its communities and the university campus by using these numbers if you witness, or have any information pertaining to, a crime. Cash rewards for information which leads to an arrest are also made anonymously. Remember, crime doesn’t pay, but Crime Stoppers does!