2 arrested in shooting near SIUE
Brittany Johnson, bjohnson@hearst.com
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GLEN CARBON Two suspects face charges Friday following the shooting of a Southern Illinois University Edwardsville (SIUE) student near campus Thursday night, according to Illinois State Police.
Jacob S. Godoy, 16, of Woodson Terrace, Missouri, was charged as an adult with attempt first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm, both Class X felonies. Jimmy R. Ortiz, 19, of Hazelwood, Missouri, was charged with aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony.
Bail for Godoy was set at $500,000. Ortiz’s bail was $250,000.
According to court documents, on Jan. 14 Godoy “took a substantial step” toward committing murder when he “personally discharged a firearm” at the victim, who was struck in the neck. Charging documents claim Ortiz “or one for whose conduct he is legally responsible for” shot the victim.