Curtiss Trial Underway in Edwards County

Jury selection was completed Tuesday and opening statements will be offered Wednesday in the trial of an Altamont man accused of attempted murder in Edwards County.

42-year-old Sean Curtiss is charged in the shooting of a Carmi woman during an altercation at a remote Edwards County location. Curtiss is charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm, both Class X Felonies, as well as with aggravated discharge of a firearm, and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

The victim of the shooting, Malinda Williams, told authorities she sustained wounds to the leg, side and chest. She has since recovered from her wounds.

Curtiss is being held under $1 million bond. If convicted of the most serious charges, he could face up to 30 years in prison.