Update: Alton Police Say Shooting Victim Transported To St. Louis Area Hospital

ALTON - At approximately 5:10 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 30, 2022, the Alton Police Department was notified of a shooting at the Fresh Cuts Barber Shop in the 1600 block of Washington Avenue, Alton, Chief Jarrett Ford said.

"Officers arrived and located one subject who had been shot while inside the business," he said. "The victim was transported to a local hospital and then immediately taken to a St. Louis area hospital for further treatment to injuries described as non-life threatening. This does not appear to be a random act."

Detectives with the Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division are following up on leads.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Alton Police Department at 618-463-3505 Ext. 634.

More like this:

Roxana High Grad Is New East Alton Police Officer

Today

K9 Jax Leaves Lasting Legacy in Alton Community

Jul 16, 2026

Alton Police Identify Shooting Victim and Standoff Suspect

Jul 17, 2026

First Responders Night Raffle Boosts Alton Police K-9 Unit

4 days ago

Alton Police Investigate Deadly Overnight Shooting on Leonard Street

Jul 16, 2026