Carbondale Police Arrest Suspect in March 4th Shooting Incident

Cordell B. Taylor, 35, charged with reckless discharge of a firearm after fleeing the scene

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

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Carbondale police responded to a report of shots fired in the 700 block of South Lewis Lane on March 4, 2026 at 3:18 a.m. The suspect, Cordell B. Taylor, had fled the scene in a vehicle prior to the officers' arrival. After locating the abandoned vehicle, officers identified Taylor as the suspect and obtained an arrest warrant, charging him with reckless discharge of a firearm. Taylor was later located and arrested on March 4 around 6:30 p.m. and a firearm believed to be involved was recovered.

Why it matters

This incident highlights the ongoing challenge of gun violence and the need for effective policing and community cooperation to address such issues. The quick response and investigation by the Carbondale Police Department led to the arrest of the suspected shooter, helping to maintain public safety in the community.

The details

According to the police report, officers responded to the 700 block of South Lewis Lane after receiving a report of shots fired. They found evidence that shots had been fired, but no one was injured and no property was damaged. Through their investigation, officers determined the incident appeared to be the result of a personal dispute. They identified the suspect as Cordell B. Taylor, 35, of Carbondale, and obtained an arrest warrant charging him with reckless discharge of a firearm. Taylor was later located and arrested, and a firearm believed to be involved was recovered.

  • On March 4, 2026, at 3:18 a.m., Carbondale police responded to the 700 block of South Lewis Lane for a report of shots fired.
  • On March 4, 2026, around 6:30 p.m., Cordell B. Taylor was located and arrested on the warrant.

The players

Cordell B. Taylor

A 35-year-old Carbondale resident who was arrested and charged with reckless discharge of a firearm in connection with the March 4th shooting incident.

Carbondale Police Department

The local law enforcement agency that responded to the shots fired call, investigated the incident, and arrested the suspect.

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What they’re saying

“Anyone with information about the incident is encouraged to contact the police department at the numbers listed below.”

— Carbondale Police Department (wmclradio.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on whether to grant bail for Cordell B. Taylor at a hearing scheduled for March 11, 2026.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the Carbondale Police Department's commitment to quickly investigating and apprehending suspects involved in gun-related incidents, in an effort to maintain public safety and address the ongoing challenge of gun violence in the community.