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Gunfire Strikes Vehicles in Carbondale

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No one was injured, but two vehicles were struck by gunfire Tuesday in Carbondale.

Officers responded to a report of shots fired in the 1400 block of East Main Street at around 5:30 p.m.  Tuesday.
The suspect is described as a black male wearing a light blue shirt.  The suspect fled the area in a dark color Nissan with three other black male occupants.  

Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to contact the Carbondale Police Department at 618-457-3200 or Crime Stoppers at 618-549-COPS.

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