On 12-11-2025 at approximately 11:30 AM, Jasper County Deputies were notified of a man walking on Highway 96 near Avilla with injuries to his face. It was reported that he stated he had been in a disturbance where a shot had been fired.
A short time later the male was located. He had minor injuries which appeared to be from a shotgun pellet to his cheek, chest and leg. The male appeared to be intoxicated and was uncooperative on initial contact. During the investigation it was learned that the male had gone to a residence south of Avilla and got into a disturbance with an acquaintance and was told to leave. As the male was leaving, the suspect fired a shotgun and struck the victim with some of the birdshot pellets.
On the morning of 12-12-2025 Jasper County Deputies served a search warrant at the home where the assault took place, 9245 County Road 40, Avilla. The suspect was arrested at the residence and transported to the Jasper County Detention Center in Carthage. The suspect was identified as Ryan A. Schrader, 34, of Avilla.
Charges of Assault, Armed Criminal action and Unlawful use of a weapon on Schrader have been sent to the Jasper County Prosecutor for review.
This investigation continues and more charges may be filed later.
