Alton Police Investigate Shooting on Central, Female Taken to Local Hospital With Gunshot Injury

ALTON - The Alton Police Department reported shots fired in an incident in the 1800 block of Central Avenue in Alton on Tuesday night with a female suffering a gunshot injury.

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Alton Police Chief Jason Simmons said the female was now at a local hospital with injuries that do not appear to be life-threatening.

“Alton Police are investigating right now,” Simmons said. “The suspect car fled back into Missouri. Nothing further can be released at this time.”

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