Carbondale Police are investigating a shooting that happened early Thursday morning in the 500 block of South Graham Street.
Officers responded around 2:50 a.m. on November 21 after a 911 caller reported being attacked inside their home by an acquaintance armed with a gun. According to police, the victim shot the 17-year-old suspect while defending themselves. The suspect was hit twice and wounded.
The teen was first taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale before being transferred to an out-of-state hospital. Police said the suspect is in stable condition. The victim suffered minor injuries and did not require medical treatment.
A second juvenile suspect was later arrested on charges including armed robbery and unlawful use of a weapon. That teen was not injured and is scheduled for a juvenile detention hearing at the Jackson County Courthouse.
Police have not released the names of either suspect, citing the Illinois Juvenile Justice Act.
The investigation remains active. Anyone with information is urged to contact Carbondale Police.
