Resident hears fight and possible gunshots in alley, Alton IL

Resident hears fight and possible gunshots in alley

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Reported: 08/12/2025 08:36 PM (PDT)

Alton, IL

A resident reported hearing a fight and possible gunshots in an alley behind his home during a power outage.

Audio|Source: Alton Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works

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Transcript:
(name withheld) just called 911 stating that he thought he heard about five subjects in his alleyway fighting and he thought he heard gunshots. He cannot see anything though because the power has been out for the past two hours.

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Resident hears fight and possible gunshots in alley

Transcript:(name withheld) just called 911 stating that he thought he heard about five subjects in his alleyway fighting and he thought he heard gunshots. He cannot see anything though because the power has been out for the past two hours.

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Transcript:
(name withheld) just called 911 stating that he thought he heard about five subjects in his alleyway fighting and he thought he heard gunshots. He cannot see anything though because the power has been out for the past two hours.