EAST ALTON, – Ronrecco Taylor, affectionately known as Rico, was a familiar face in East Alton, often seen walking around town or visiting local establishments like Subway and McDonald's. Tragically, Taylor was struck by a southbound Amtrak train on the Union Pacific Railroad tracks near the 100 block of Goulding around midnight on Wednesday. "When I first met Rico, he would always walk out in the street, and I told him, 'Man, you have to stay out of the street,'" recalled Woody Peterson, a friend of Taylor's. "It didn't click with him because of his mental disabilities, and I stuck with him for a year, helping him walk on the sidewalks. That's how we became friends." Peterson shared several stories that highlighted Taylor's character and their bond. One memorable moment involved Taylor visiting Peterson's home, noticing a football, and expressing his love for the sport. Peterson's son joined them, and they played catch together, with Taylor impressively catching the
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A St. Louis Circuit Court judge signed an arrest warrant Wednesday for a man who killed one person and injured two others in a triple shooting last month.
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