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Mt. Vernon Police Identify Suspect in Saturday Shooting

WSIU Public Broadcasting | By Jennifer Fuller,
Brad Palmer
Published April 16, 2019 at 12:58 PM CDT
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Smith Moore III

Mt. Vernon Police have identified a suspect in a shooting this past weekend.

Officers say 45-year-old Smith Moore III of Mt. Vernon is wanted in connection with a shooting in the 400 block of South 17th Street around 3 a.m. Saturday, April 13.
One person was injured in the shooting. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.

Moore is wanted for Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, Armed Habitual Offender, and Unlawful Possession of a Firearm. Moore should be considered armed and dangerous and should not be approached.

Contact the Mt. Vernon Police Department at 618-242-2131 or Jefferson Crime Stoppers at 618-242-8477 if you have information on Moore's location.
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Jennifer Fuller
Jennifer Fuller joined Capitol News Illinois in July 2023 as the organization’s broadcast director. She will oversee the launch and operations of CNI’s new broadcast division.

Contact Jennifer Fuller at jfuller@capitolnewsillinois.com
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Brad Palmer
As a news producer and news anchor on All Things Considered, Brad provides the listeners with a recap of the day's top local and state news as well as breaking news at any given time. Contact WSIU Radio at 618-453-6101 or email wsiunews@wsiu.org
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