Tynajah M. Lane arrested after shots fired during Jacksonville home invasion

Tynajah M. Lane was taken into custody after Jacksonville police say a gun was discharged inside a residence during a home invasion on the 400 block of South Mauvaisterre Avenue. Officers responded around 9 p.m. late Saturday and located a suspect, identified by investigators as Lane, who was arrested without incident and charged with home invasion and aggravated assault.

Lt. Sean Haefeli with the Jacksonville Police Department said officers were called to the address on South Mauvaisterre Avenue after a report of shots fired and discovered that a gun had been shot inside the home during what investigators concluded was a home invasion. Police action at the scene led to Lane’s arrest and a transfer to the Morgan County Detention Facility for booking and holding.

Lane is being held at the Morgan County Detention Facility while the case moves forward; the charging information available from investigators lists home invasion and aggravated assault as the offenses for which she was arrested. The report released by WCIA and republished through affiliate outlets did not include a bond amount, booking number, or a scheduled court date, and no injuries inside the residence were reported in the material provided by investigators.

Jacksonville police told the public they believe the incident was isolated and that there is no further threat to the community. The department said the case remains under investigation and asked anyone with information to contact the Jacksonville Police Department at (217) 479-4630. Anonymous tips may be submitted through Crime Stoppers at (217) 243-7300.

This report pertains to Jacksonville, Illinois; custody and booking at the Morgan County Detention Facility reflect Morgan County jurisdiction. It should not be confused with unrelated incidents in Jacksonville, Florida, where separate matters such as the Matthew Gilbert Middle School lockdown involving Moenika Lashay Ellis at 1424 Franklin St. were handled by different authorities and carry distinct charges.

Officials have not released additional details about the alleged intruder(s), whether a firearm was recovered, or whether any victims will be identified in charging documents. Jacksonville Police and the Morgan County State’s Attorney’s office were cited as the primary investigative and prosecutorial contacts; the department said it will provide updates as the investigation develops.