CARBONDALE, IL — Two people have been arrested in connection in that early Wednesday morning shooting in Carbondale that claimed the life of 25-year-old Cordell Johnson of Cairo.

Carbondale Police say 23-year-old Alecze Cummings of Carbondale and 26-year-old Cameron Robinson of Cairo have been identified so far by detectives as suspects in this investigation.

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Cummings is currently charged with cannabis conspiracy and obstructing justice. Robinson is currently charged with cannabis conspiracy and aggravated fleeing to elude. Both men are lodged in the Jackson County Jail.

Police responded to the 2200 block of North Illinois Avenue around 12:20 a.m. Wednesday regarding a report of shots fired and where an individual was reported to be injured.

Officers arrived and found an unresponsive man, later identified as Johnson, with multiple gunshot wounds. Officers, along with personnel from Jackson County Ambulance and the Carbondale Fire Department, attempted life-saving measures, but were unable to resuscitate Johnson. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Police say the ongoing investigation has determined that a dispute amongst acquaintances resulted in an altercation which led to gunfire.

Police say this investigation is currently active and ongoing. Anyone with information should contact Carbondale Police at 457-3200.