“Fortunately, the victims were not struck, but at least two vehicles were damaged by gunfire,” the release stated.
The shooting occurred in a parking lot near where a carnival was shutting down, according to Capt. Mike Dixon.
On Saturday at about 12:08 a.m., the Madison County Sheriff’s Office received a call of shots fired at 306 St. Charles in Godfrey. Deputies found there was a house party underway at the home with many people in the area when they arrived. Deputies were told some people attending the party got into a fight with at least two other party-goers and shots were fired. Deputes were able to identify the armed subjects as Pearson and Cook.
While still at the scene, deputies received word that a 23-year-old Alton man was being treated at St. Anthony’s Hopsital for a gunshot wound to the arm. Investigators met with the man, who confirmed he was shot at the party. The man told detectives that shortly after arriving at the party, he was approached by Pearson, who threatened to kill him. Shortly after that, the victim heard gunshots and realized he was shot. The victim was taken to St. Anthony’s Hospital by a friend who was with him at the party.
Detectives developed information and evidence during the investigation that Pearson and Cook were responsible for discharging guns during the Godfrey house party. Cook met with police on Monday and was taken into custody.
Dixon said Pearson may be in the Alton area or in St. Clair County.