Arrest warrant issued for Carbondale shooting suspect

CARBONDALE, ILL. (KFVS) - An arrest warrant was issued for a man in connection to a shooting.

Police identified the suspect as 24-year-old Jordan Kelderman, of West Frankfort.

They got a Jackson County arrest warrant for Kelderman for charges of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm. Police say he is considered armed and dangerous.

If you encounter Kelderman, police recommend you not approach him. Instead, contact your local law enforcement agency.

Officers were called to scene on Feb. 15 around 3:40 a.m. for a report of a gunshot victim. It happened on the 1000 block of East Park Street.

During the investigation, officers learned there was an argument among acquaintances outside of a party.

During the argument, the victim suffered a non-life threatening gunshot wound. The victim was taken to an area hospital where they were treated and later released.

The investigation is ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call the Carbondale Police Department at 618-457-3200.

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