The Carbondale Police Department is actively searching for 22-year-old Kevin D. Hale, a resident of Murphysboro, Illinois, who is wanted on felony charges following a violent incident that occurred over the weekend. The suspect is accused of aggravated battery with a firearm and aggravated discharge of a firearm. According to reports from the Carbondale Police Department, officers responded to a call regarding gunshots in the 400 block of West Cherry Street just before 5 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026. Upon arrival, investigators learned that two individuals were engaged in a physical altercation in the roadway when the suspect produced a weapon and shot the victim. Following the shooting, both the suspect and the victim fled the scene before law enforcement could arrive on the scene. The victim sustained non-life-threatening injuries and was subsequently transported to a local hospital by a personal vehicle. An arrest warrant has been issued for Hale, and the investigation remains active and ongoing. Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the suspect's location or the incident to come forward. Members of the public with tips are asked to contact the Carbondale Police Department directly at (618) 549-2121. The department continues to seek the apprehension of Hale as the investigation proceeds.