Jacksonville, Illinois, woman arrested after home invasion report; police say a shot was fired indoors

Arrest follows Saturday-night call on South Mauvaisterre Street

A 22-year-old Jacksonville, Illinois, woman was arrested after police responded to a reported home invasion in which a shot was fired inside a residence, authorities said. No injuries were reported.

Officers were dispatched at about 9 p.m. Saturday to the 400 block of South Mauvaisterre Street after receiving a report of shots fired. Investigators determined that a gunshot occurred inside the home during what police characterized as a home invasion.

Charges and custody status

Police identified the arrested suspect as Tynajah M. Lane, 22, of Jacksonville. She was booked on charges of home invasion and aggravated assault and was being held Sunday in the Morgan County Jail while awaiting her first court appearance.

Authorities did not announce whether a firearm was recovered, who fired the shot, or how many people were inside the residence at the time of the incident. Police also did not release information about any prior relationship between the suspect and the occupants, or whether investigators believe the entry was targeted or random.

What is known—and what remains unclear

• Known: Police received a shots-fired call, responded to the address, and determined a shot was fired indoors during a reported home invasion.

• Known: No injuries were reported in the police report.

• Known: A Jacksonville woman, age 22, was arrested and booked on home invasion and aggravated assault charges.

• Unreleased details: The sequence of events inside the home; the identity of the victim(s); the location where the shot was fired; and whether additional suspects are being sought.

Prior case noted in court records

Court records show Lane had been released on her own recognizance on Jan. 27 in connection with a misdemeanor charge stemming from a June allegation of obstructing a peace officer. Police have not said whether that case has any connection to Saturday night’s incident.

Police described the inquiry as ongoing and said additional details about the reported home invasion were not being released.

Investigation continues

Police indicated the investigation remains active and are asking anyone with information to contact the Jacksonville Police Department or CrimeStoppers. As of Sunday, authorities had not released further specifics about the circumstances leading to the arrest or the events inside the residence.