Carbondale police investigating shooting on S. Graham that left teen suspect injured

CARBONDALE, Ill. (KFVS) - Police are investigating a shooting early Friday morning, November 21 that left a 17-year-old suspect injured.

According to Carbondale police, they responded to the 500 block of S. Graham around 2:50 a.m. for a reported shooting.

The 911 caller said they had been attacked inside their home by a known acquaintance armed with a gun.

The suspect allegedly hit the victim with the gun during the attack and the victim defended themselves by firing a gun at the suspect.

Police say the 17-year-old suspect sustained two gunshot wounds as a result.

The teen was taken to an area hospital by ambulance and was later transferred to an out-of-state hospital. They said the teen was reportedly in stable condition.

Police say the victim had minor injuries that did not require medical attention.

They also arrested a second juvenile suspect for charges related to the attack that started the incident. That juvenile has been charged with armed robbery, unlawful use of a weapon, mob action and battery.

Police say the second juvenile suspect was not injured and will be taken to the Jackson County Courthouse for a juvenile detention hearing.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Carbondale Police Department at 618-549-2121. You may also call the Carbondale/SIU Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at 618-549-COPS.