Armed suspect fires shots after assault report near Gross St, Alton IL
WeaponsA female caller near Gross Street reported being assaulted by a man who hit her. Multiple callers then reported hearing two gunshots fired by a suspect armed with a handgun. Screaming was also heard in the area.
Audio|Source: Alton Police, Fire, EMS and Public Works
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Transcript:
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Batch Caller 3, Car 1. Can you start responding to the area near Gross Street? Had a female caller on the phone, screaming and yelling, he hit me. She disconnected him and tried to call her back.
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Three clear.
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One, clear.
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Two shots fired[1]. Two shots fired[1] from that way as well.
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Okay,
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we have another caller advising.
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Two shots fired[1] coming from that area.
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One of four are still around with you.
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Two.
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Same page, right.
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About 20 seconds away, just hold on them, come in there with you.
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Two is with them.
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Second report of another caller, and they heard shots as well, and then a female started screaming.
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Several.
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He advised he's armed with a handgun, he discharged two shots.
Police codes explained
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shots fired: Report of gunshots heard
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Location mentioned:
Near Gross St, Alton, IL 62002
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