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Victim shot and killed near several Alton businesses

The Alton police chief said the crime wasn’t a random act of violence
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ALTON, Ill. — A homicide investigation is underway after a person was shot and killed early Sunday in Alton.

Alton Police Chief Marcos Pulido confirmed to 5 On Your Side that a victim was shot in the 300 block of State Street, which is near several restaurants and businesses along the riverfront. The shooting scene is about a block away from West Broadway and Piasa Street. The deadly shooting happened at about 12:45 a.m. Sunday.

Pulido said the crime wasn’t a random act of violence.

The Alton Police Department has not released any further details about the shooting, victim or any potential suspects.

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