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Royal Lakes Shooting

Thu, 13 Aug 2015 09:30:06 CDT
A Royal Lakes man has been charged in connection with a shooting Monday night in Royal Lakes.

According to Macoupin County Sheriff Shawn Kahl, 58 year old Rex Tandy has been charged with aggravated battery with a firearm. Bond has been set at $100,000.

The charge stems from a shooting incident Monday night in the 900 block of Mulberry Street in Royal Lakes. Reportedly, Rex Tandy shot his brother, 56 year old Isaiah Tandy, several times during a family dispute. Isaiah Tandy was airlifted to Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis for treatment of his injuries. At last report, he remained in the hospital.

The shooting incident remains under investigation.