East Alton man charged with attempted first-degree murder in stabbing

An East Alton man stabbed an acquaintance, leaving him with life-threatening injuries, according to charges filed Monday.

Mathew D. Shewmake was charged with attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery in Madison County. Police were called to the 300 block of S. Pence Street at about 1 a.m. Sunday for a man who had been stabbed, the Alton Telegraph reported.

The victim was found with a large laceration on his abdomen, police told the Alton Telegraph. He was transported to an area hospital, and was then airlifted to Barnes-Jewish Hospital. His injuries were life-threatening, but his condition was stabilized after surgery. He is expected to live.

Shewmake was taken into custody at the S. Pence Street residence, the Telegraph reported.

This story was originally published January 8, 2018 at 5:55 PM with the headline "East Alton man charged with attempted first-degree murder in stabbing."