Illinois man accused of injuring woman in attempt to kill man in Marion

An Illinois man is accused of injuring a woman in an attempt to shoot another man in Marion.

Authorities allege Jeremy Sneed, 33, of Joliet, Ill., grabbed a gun from his vehicle and threatened several people at a home on Chapelridge Circle on June 26 in Marion.

According to the criminal complaint, Sneed pointed the weapon at a man with the intent to kill him. Sneed missed and the bullet struck a woman in the leg.

Authorities have charged Sneed with attempted murder, a Class B felony punishable by up to 25 years in prison. He is in the Linn County Jail on $50,000 bond.

He also faces charges of willful injury causing bodily injury, going armed with intent and reckless use of firearm causing bodily injury — all Class D felonies.

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