On the evening of May 10, 2023, at approximately 7:34 p.m., Alton police responded to a reported shooting in the 1600 block of Rock Springs Drive. Upon arrival, officers discovered 20-year-old Tyrone "Marty Lo" Williams suffering from a gunshot wound. He was initially transported to a local hospital by the Alton Fire Department and subsequently transferred to a St. Louis area hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.
In the days following the incident, the Alton Police Department's Criminal Investigations Division, in collaboration with the Madison County Coroner’s Office and Illinois State Police, launched an investigation into Williams' death. Their efforts led to the arrest of 22-year-old Chauncy D. Lucas Jr. of Madison, Illinois. Lucas was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, with his bond set at $2 million. Additionally, 23-year-old Darryck Y. Lewis of Glen Carbon was charged with one count of obstructing justice, with a bond set at $50,000.
Authorities also sought public assistance in locating a vehicle believed to be connected to the shooting—a silver Chevrolet Malibu, model year between 2019 and 2023, bearing an Illinois seven-day temporary registration permit. The vehicle was known to frequent the Madison and Venice areas. The Alton Police Department urged anyone with information regarding the vehicle or the incident to come forward to aid in the ongoing investigation.
The tragic death of Tyrone Williams underscores the devastating impact of gun violence on the Alton community. Local authorities, with support from federal and state agencies, remain committed to seeking justice for the victim and his family, emphasizing the importance of community involvement in addressing such incidents.
