Alton Resident Accused Of ‘Test Firing’ Weapon In Neighborhood
Alton Police say convicted felon admitted to “shooting out the window” of a 7th Street home using illegally possessed firearm.
ALTON – An Alton resident who allegedly fired a weapon in a densely populated neighborhood, fled on foot from police, and more, faces his latest set of felony charges in Madison County.Joseph B. Davis, 57, of Alton, was charged on May 14, 2026 with one count each of unlawful possession of weapons by a felon (a Class 2 felony), reckless discharge of a firearm (a Class 4 felony), and resisting a peace officer (a Class A misdemeanor).On April 28, 2026, Davis allegedly knowingly discharged a f...
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