More violence: Police investigating Thursday night shooting on Ridge Street

November 30, 2018 10:55 AM December 1, 2018 6:43 AM

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ALTON – Adding to an already violent week in Alton, the Alton Police Department is actively investigating a shooting in the 800 block of Ridge Street.

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Alton Police Public Information Officer Emily Hejna said the report stated shots were fired. It is currently being investigated as an aggravated battery, meaning someone was hit – but not killed – by one of those shots. The incident occurred inside of a residence.

Charges are expected in that shooting Monday, as Hejna said the murder charges from the homicide in the 3400 block of Bolivar Thursday evening are taking precedence at this time.