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Police are investigating a shooting that occurred last Friday evening.

Carbondale Police say they responded around 9:45 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30 to the 300 block of East Hester Street in reference to shots fired. Officers located a gunshot victim with non-life threatening injuries. The victim was taken to Memorial Hospital of Carbondale for treatment and later released.

The victim is not being identified as this time, and there is not any suspect information to provide. Witnesses indicated a dark-colored vehicle left the area after the shooting that was described as a possible blue Volkswagen Beetle.

The investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact police at 618-457-3200.