{"id":43019,"date":"2026-07-24T15:48:04","date_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:48:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/?p=43019"},"modified":"2026-07-24T15:48:04","modified_gmt":"2026-07-24T20:48:04","slug":"no-injuries-when-shot-is-fired-at-vehicle-in-effingham-early-friday-morning","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/local-news\/43019-no-injuries-when-shot-is-fired-at-vehicle-in-effingham-early-friday-morning\/","title":{"rendered":"No Injuries When Shot is Fired at Vehicle in Effingham Early Friday Morning"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"pdfprnt-buttons pdfprnt-buttons-post pdfprnt-top-right\"><a href=\"javascript: window.print()\" class=\"pdfprnt-button pdfprnt-button-print\" target=\"_self\" ><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thexradio.com\/news\/wp-content\/plugins\/pdf-print\/images\/print.png\" alt=\"image_print\" title=\"Print Content\" \/><span class=\"pdfprnt-button-title pdfprnt-button-print-title\">Print<\/span><\/a><\/div><p>(HERSCHBERGER)<\/p>\n<p>No one was injured when a shot was fired from a handgun at a vehicle in Effingham early Friday morning.<\/p>\n<p>In custody in connection with the incident is 18-year-old Jalen N. Herschberger of Effingham. Herschberger is being held on counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm and unlawful possession of a weapon. Judge Ericka Sanders ordered Herschberger held in custody pending the filing of formal charges and a detention hearing scheduled for Monday morning. The hearing will be held to determine whether continued pretrial detention is warranted under the Illinois Pretrial Fairness Act.<\/p>\n<p>The aggravated discharge of a firearm is a Class 1 felony, meaning possible prison time if Herschberger is found guilty of the offense. She could face 4 to 15 years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000.<\/p>\n<p>At 1:50am Friday, Effingham Police Department officers responded to a report of shots fired outside a residence in the 300 block of North 3rd Street. Upon arriving at the scene, officers learned the occupants of the targeted vehicle had already left the area and were at the Effingham Police Department.<\/p>\n<p>Officers on scene located evidence indicating that a single round had been found from a handgun at a vehicle occupied by one adult and two teenaged juveniles. None of the occupants were struck during the incident.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Purposefully discharging a firearm at an occupied vehicle is an extraordinarily dangerous and reckless act that has no place in our community,&#8221; said Effingham Police Chief Kurt Davis. &#8220;We are grateful that no one was injured, and I commend our officers for their swift response and outstanding investigative work that led to this arrest. Their quick action helped ensure the safety of our community and demonstrates our commitment to holding violent offenders accountable. Firearms carry an immense responsibility, and those who choose to use them to threaten or endanger others will be pursued aggressively. We have zero tolerance for this type of violent behavior, and we will continue working tirelessly to protect our residents.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>During this incident, Effingham Police were assisted by Effingham County Sheriff\u2019s Office Deputies as well as Illinois State Police Troopers.<\/p>\n<p>Investigators have determined the incident was targeted in nature and that there is no ongoing threat to the general public. Detectives from the Effingham Police Department continue to investigate the incident.<\/p>\n<p>As the investigation remains active, no further information will be released at this time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(HERSCHBERGER) No one was injured when a shot was fired from a handgun at a vehicle in Effingham early Friday morning. 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