ALTON - A warrant has been issued for Eric L. Henley, 44, of the 800 block of Fountain. 

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Henley is being charged with one count of aggravated battery with a firearm, a Class X felony and one count of unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, a Class 3 felony. Detective Jarrett Ford of the Alton Police Department warned Henley is not currently in custody and is considered armed and dangerous. 

Henley is the suspect in a shooting, which took place last Friday, Feb. 10, 2017, at a home on Fountain in which Keith Hill was taken to an area hospital after suffering a non-life-threatening leg wound. 

Ford said anyone with information on Henley's whereabouts is asked to call the Alton Police Department at (618) 463-3505 ext. 634 or 911 if someone finds themselves in an emergency situation.