Man arrested for discharge of a firearm and threats in Carbondale

CARBONDALE, Ill. (WJPF) – Carbondale police officers responded to the 400 block of East Chestnut Street regarding an investigation of shots fired on June 26th. There were no injuries reported but there were reports of vehicles that had been struck by gunfire.

During the course of the investigation 44 year old Terrill Walker of Carbondale was identified as the suspect who fired multiple shots at a group of people early Sunday morning. Police also investigated threats he made against an organization in Carbondale.

On June 29th detectives obtained an arrest warrant for Walker for charges including Unlawful Use of Weapon by a Felon, Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Armed Habitual Criminal and Terroristic Threats with a bond of $1,250,000.

Walker was arrested on June 30th and taken to the Jackson County Jail. The investigation is ongoing.

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