ALTON - Alton Police and Fire Departments rushed to the 800 block of Fountain Street in Alton on Friday afternoon after a call came in that a man was shot.

“A man on Fountain Street claiming to have been shot in the leg does not appear to have life-threatening injuries,” Alton Police Chief Jake Simmons said.

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The chief continued: "It was not a random act of violence. It appears to be domestic-related. People are being interviewed by officers."

The chief said no further information will be given out until charges are presented or the investigation is complete.

 

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