MARION, Ill. (WJPF) – A teenager was arrested Monday morning at the Marion High School in connection to a fatal Carbondale shooting.
According to Marion Police, an officer at the high school recognized the 15-year-old who was a warrant of unlawful possession of a weapon in connection to the murder of 19-year-old Jacob Gary of Marion. Gary was shot dead on October 23 in the 200 block of West College Street in Carbondale.
Marion Police say the officer first tried talking to the teenager. When that didn’t work, the officer attempted to take the teen into custody, which the teen resisted. School monitors and other students got involved and the scene became physical. No injuries were reported
The teenager was eventually placed under arrest and taken away from the school and into the custody of Carbondale Police. They’ll be taken to a juvenile detention center.
Carbonade Police say they’re still looking for 20-year-old Daurice Morse of Cairo. Morse, who should be considered armed and dangerous, is wanted on charges including first degree murder in the death of Jacob Gary.
Anyone with information about the case is asked to contact law enforcement.