CARBONDALE – A 15-year-old juvenile from Carbondale and a 16-year-old juvenile from Carterville have been charged with Armed Robbery, Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, and Unlawful Use of a Weapon in connection with an incident that happened Saturday afternoon in Carbondale.

Carbondale Police say officers responded to the 400 block of South Graham Street at 5 p.m. for a report of a shot fired.

While investigating the incident, officers learned a juvenile male had arrived at the police department to report that he had just been robbed. The victim reported an acquaintance displayed a firearm and demanded property from the victim in the 400 block of South Graham. As the victim fled in a vehicle, the suspect fired a shot. The victim left the area with two other acquaintances and stopped in the 300 block of East College Street where another of the victim’s acquaintances displayed a firearm and demanded property. The suspects ran from the area after taking his property. The victim then drove to the police department to report the incident. 

The parents of two of the suspects cooperated and brought juvenile suspects to the police department. Officers arrested the two juveniles we mentioned for their offenses.

After consulting with the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office, the two juveniles were incarcerated in a Juvenile Detention Center while awaiting a court appearance. One other juvenile is being sought for questioning at this time.

No injuries were reported as a result of the incident.

Anyone with information about the incident should call Carbondale Police at 618-549-2121.