ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said at 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Alton Police Department Officers responded to a report of a juvenile victim with a gunshot wound to the chest in the 2600 block of Maxey Street, Alton. The victim was transported to a local hospital by members of the Alton Fire Department. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim ultimately died of his injuries. "The Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division immediately began investigating the case. Leads and information obtained led to the identification of a suspect who was eventually taken into custody," Chief Ford said. "The investigation is ongoing at this time. It is being conducted in conjunction with members of the Madison County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police. The investigation will be forwarded to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office for review. "This was not a random act of violence. All involved parties are known to each other."
ALTON - Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said at 12:50 p.m. on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, the Alton Police Department Officers responded to a report of a juvenile victim with a gunshot wound to the chest in the 2600 block of Maxey Street, Alton. The victim was transported to a local hospital by members of the Alton Fire Department. Despite lifesaving efforts, the victim ultimately died of his injuries. "The Alton Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division immediately began investigating the case. Leads and information obtained led to the identification of a suspect who was eventually taken into custody," Chief Ford said. "The investigation is ongoing at this time. It is being conducted in conjunction with members of the Madison County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police. The investigation will be forwarded to the Madison County State’s Attorney’s Office for review. "This was not a random act of violence. All involved parties are known to each other."
ST. LOUIS – Registration is open for the “ Chesterfield Mother’s Day 5K Run/Walk ” until the morning of the community event on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Participants will follow a course circling the Staenberg Group entertainment development, The District of St. Louis , complete with finish-line treats, roses, and live music. Five registration categories are available to accommodate a variety of participants, from runners wanting to beat personal records to those looking to get up and get active, whether they run or walk the course: 5K Run/Walk 5K Run/Walk – Untimed Virtual Run – 5K Kid’s Division 5K Fun Run – 11 Years and Under Kid’s Dash – Eight Years and Under Participants must pick up their race packets to participate in the 5K. Packets contain participants’ bib numbers, their selected race-themed t-shirts, and any add-ons. Packet pick-up is on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at Dick’s Sporting Goods
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