One shot in Elgin home invasion
Posted January 30, 2015 10:00 pm
An Elgin man shot in a home invasion early Saturday is expected to survive, authorities said.
The crime occurred about 1 a.m. on the 700 block of Elma Avenue, police said in a news release.
The man was shot by someone armed with a shotgun who had entered the home, police said. He was shot in the hands, chest and face.
Before police arrived, another resident drove the 43-year-old victim to the police station. He was then taken to Presence Saint Joseph Hospital for treatment.
Anyone with information can call police at (847) 289-2600. Anonymous tips or information can be provided via the crime line at (847) 695-4195 or by texting 847411 and including ELGINPD in the beginning of the text, along with the information.
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