ALTON — The Alton Police Department and Alton Fire Department responded Thursday afternoon to a reported shooting on the 3200 block of Belle Street.

Upon arrival, first responders found a victim who had been shot in the leg on the side of Belle Street in Alton. The Alton Fire Department transported the victim by ambulance to a hospital in St. Louis.

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The Alton Police Department is currently investigating the shooting.

Alton Police Chief Jarrett Ford said the victim in the case suffered "non-life-threatening injuries" in the shooting.

"The investigation has revealed this is an isolated incident with the victim being the intended target," Ford added.

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Anyone with info is encouraged to call (618) 463-3505, extension 624. No other police information about the shooting was released at this time.

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