Alton man allegedly shoots self, wound not life-threatening, police said

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ALTON — Police are investigating a reportedly, accidental shooting Monday night at a North Alton home.

“It is an ongoing investigation into a report of an individual who was shot, it does not appear that the community at large would have concerns” about the incident affecting public safety, said Pfc. Emily Hejna, public information officer at the Alton Police Department.

“It appears to be an accidental discharge of a firearm and only involved one person,” she said.

The man reportedly suffered a wound to his torso, but it is not considered life-threatening.

Someone called 911 at 11:08 p.m. to report the shooting in the 700 block of Northdale Drive.