Teen shot in Elgin
A 15-year-old boy suffered nonlife threatening injuries after being shot Wednesday evening in Elgin, police said.
Police responded to a report of shots fired about 9:26 p.m. in the 600 block of Keep Avenue and found "evidence of shots fired," Deputy Chief Bill Wolf said. No residences were hit, he said.
A short time later, the boy was found in a different location and was taken to Advocate Sherman Hospital.
Detectives from the gang crimes unit are investigating. Anyone with any information is asked to contact the unit at (847) 289-2507.
Additionally, individuals can provide anonymous tips or information via the crime line at (847) 695-4195 or texting 847411 with ELGINPD at the beginning of the text, along with the message and/or tip information.