ALTON — Police responded to a report of a woman allegedly shooting at a residence Tuesday night in Alton, but found no evidence of gunfire at the scene.
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At approximately 9:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2025, the Alton Police Department received a 911 call from a resident in the 3200 block of College Avenue reporting that a woman was firing shots at their home.
Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said officers arrived and spoke with the caller, who was also the victim.
"A search of the area did not uncover any signs of gunfire," Chief Ford explained. "While officers did observe several broken windows at the residence, the damage was determined to be inconsistent with gunfire. No injuries were reported."
During the investigation, police learned the suspect was known to the victim, Ford said. Officers later made contact with the suspect as part of the ongoing inquiry.
The incident remains under investigation, and authorities have not released additional details at this time.
