O'FALLON, Ill. — Police in O'Fallon, Illinois, continued to investigate after a fight preceded a shooting at a Metro East bowling alley Sunday night.
Two people were shot and injured by stray gunfire during a shootout at St. Clair Bowl in O'Fallon, Illinois, Sunday night. The shooting happened at around 9:45, and officers from multiple agencies responded, O'Fallon police said In a news release.
The release said two people were in an argument that escalated to gunfire in the main floor common area of the bowling arena.
Police asked for help identifying one of the people who was involved in the argument. Police said they want to interview him, but don't have evidence suggesting he was responsible for firing a weapon. Police said Thursday the man had been identified.
If anyone has information about this man, they are asked to call Detective Fender at 618-624-9581 or email gfender@ofallon.org.
The suspected shooters left the area before officers arrived.
The victims were struck in the legs by gunfire. Their injuries were not life-threatening. Police believe they were bystanders and not involved.
Employees at the bowling alley say one of the suspects shot out a back door and escaped. They say one bullet ricocheted and hit an electronic monitor near the food stand, shattering it.
Police are still investigating both incidents and have not made any arrests.
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