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Argument results in shooting in Elgin

Posted January 23, 2015 12:01 am

Steve Zalusky

Elgin police are investigating a shooting that occurred Friday evening during an argument.

Police said officers responded at 8:52 p.m. to the 800 block of Preston Avenue for a report of a shooting.

Officers learned that an 18 year-old man from Chicago was walking with a group when a vehicle pulled alongside the group and an argument ensued.

At some point gunshots were fired, and the victim was struck in his thigh.

The victim was taken to Presence St. Joseph Hospital for a non-life-threatening injury.

Anyone with information about the shooting should call Elgin police at (847) 289-2507. Additionally, individuals can provide anonymous tips or information via the crime line at (847) 695-4195 or by texting 847411 and including ELGINPD in the beginning of the text.

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