There were no injuries reported.

No one was found to be injured as a result of the incident.

The victim said he fled the area before he realized he suffered a gunshot wound.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Carbondale Police Department or CrimeStoppers at 618-549-COPS.

Lamar Bennett was convicted as a felon in possession of a firearm in Marion County Circuit Court in 2020.

The former chief could face up to 10 years in prison.

He faces a sentence of between 31 and 85-years in prison.

The Illinois Supreme court heard oral arguments on two cases today at SIU. The Simmons Law school hosted the event as part of high court’s tradition of “riding the circuit” throughout Illinois.

City officials say interested candidates should apply by noon on April 3.

One person was killed and one was hospitalized in the crash.