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Weather Alert

Weather Alert

...FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT CDT /1 AM EDT/
TONIGHT TO 9 AM CDT /10 AM EDT/ TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures in the upper 20s to lower 30s are
expected.

* WHERE...Portions of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.

* WHEN...From midnight CDT /1 AM EDT/ tonight to 9 AM CDT /10 AM
EDT/ Tuesday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

Weather Alert

...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in
Illinois...

Big Muddy River near Murphysboro affecting Jackson County.

Big Muddy River near Plumfield affecting Franklin and Williamson
Counties.

.Very heavy rainfall ranging from 6 to 9 inches fell across the
Big Muddy River basin over the past week. This will keep river levels
elevated over at least the next week. Major flooding is forecast
to develop at Murphysboro this week with moderate flooding at
Plumfield. Crests are expected on Wednesday at both locations.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.

Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive
cars through flooded areas.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.

Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.

Additional information is available at www.weather.gov.

&&

...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE...

* WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is
forecast. This approaches the flood of record.

* WHERE...Big Muddy River near Plumfield.

* WHEN...Until further notice.

* IMPACTS...At 34.0 feet, Many surrounding homes begin to flood.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 11:00 AM CDT Monday the stage was 27.3 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 33.0
feet early Wednesday afternoon.
- Flood stage is 20.0 feet.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

&&

Carbondale Police investigating homicide

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pOLICE LIGHTS, CRIME

UPDATE: 9:00 p.m.

Carbondale Police investigators have suspects in custody. ÌýInvestigators are working with the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office to determine charges. The names of the victim and suspects are not being released at this time.

Police say no other suspects are still at large and there's no threat to the public.Ìý

ÌýThe Jackson County Sheriff’s Department, the SIU Police Department, the Jackson County Coroner’s Office, the Jackson County Ambulance Service and the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office all assisted in the investigation.ÌýÌý

UPDATE: 4:30 p.m.

Carbondale Police say the incident on S Lewis Lane was a homicide.Ìý

Officers responded to the 700 block for a report of shots fired around 1:25 p.m. Monday. They found a gunshot victim and learned the suspect fled from the scene.Ìý

Officers immediately began life saving measures and the victim was taken to Memorial Hospital, where they later died. The identity is being withheld pending family notification.

The suspect is described as a black man, wearing a mask covering his face, black jacket, green shirt and green shorts. They were last seen running north toward east College Street.Ìý

Carbondale Police investigators are currently speaking with a person of interest in the investigation. ÌýThe investigation has revealed that the suspect and victim are known acquaintances of one another. ÌýThe investigation is active and ongoing.

UPDATE: 4:15 p.m.

SIUC Police say the area is clear and normal activities can resume.Ìý

News 3 is still awaiting more details from law enforcement.

ORIGINAL STORY: 3:10 p.m.

CARBONDALE (WSIL) -- Carbondale Police are investigating an incident.

According to a tweet by SIUC Police, the incident took place in the 700 block of Lewis Lane Monday afternoon.

They are asking anyone in the area to shelter in place. If you can, avoid the area.

News 3 has reached out to Carbondale Police and SIUC Police, but have not received any additional details.