MCS Report #667
Classification: Homicide
Requesting Agency: Alton Police Department
Dates of Activation: 5/21/2018
Commander and Department: Lt. Kris Tharp, Madison County Sheriff’s Department
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Det. Sgt. Marcos Pulido, Alton PD
Deputy Report Officer and Department: Sgt. Scott Athmer, Highland PD
Victims: Elijah S. Ingram and Derrick J. Vaughn
Suspect: Vincent Gordon
The Alton Police Department requested the assistance of the Major Case Squad in investigating the deaths of Elijah Ingram and Derrick Vaughn. At approximately 10:30pm, police officers responded to a home in the 3100 block of Lawn Street after neighbors reported hearing shots fired. Elijah Ingram (age 30) and Derrick Vaughn (age 28) were located deceased inside the residence.
As a result of the investigation, Vincent Gordon (age 36) was charged with 1st Degree Murder (4 cts), Unlawful Possession of Weapon by a Felon, and Escape in their deaths. His bond was set at $5,000,000.
