Two Hurt, Three Arrested After Shooting On South Lewis Lane In Carbondale

Two victims were injured and three people were arrested in connection with a shooting in Carbondale early Wednesday morning.

Carbondale Police responded to the 700 block of South Lewis Lane at approximately 3:46 a.m. on May 13 for a report of shots fired.

When officers arrived, they found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound. The victim was treated at the scene. A second victim was taken to the Memorial Hospital of Carbondale with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound.

Police said they found two guns from the scene and reported property damage. Investigators stated the shooting happened between people who knew each other.

Charges Filed Against Three Defendants

The investigation led the department’s Special Response Team, assisted by members of the Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System, to execute a search warrant in the 400 block of South Lake Heights.

A 15-year-old from Harrisburg was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm. Because of the Illinois Juvenile Justice Act, the juvenile’s identity was not released.

Police also arrested Brennan A. Gibbs, 21, of Marion, charging him with mob action in connection with the initial altercation. Authorities said Gibbs is currently on parole from the Illinois Department of Corrections and was taken to the Saline County Jail.

Additionally, officers arrested Reuben A. Gardet Jr., 37, of Carbondale, on a charge of mob action. Gardet was taken to the Jackson County Jail.

Arrests Made With Outside Assistance

The arrests were made with assistance from the Harrisburg Police Department and the Saline County Sheriff’s Department.

Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the Carbondale Police Department.

Related Case

A separate Carbondale shooting on South Ash Street from May 12 resulted in the arrest of a 14-year-old boy after shots were fired. That case is currently under investigation.