One hurt in Elgin shooting
Posted November 26, 2015 12:00 am
One person was wounded in a shooting in Elgin on Thursday night, police said.
Officers were called to the 800 block of East Chicago Street about 8 p.m. and found a male victim with gunshot wounds that weren't believed to be life-threatening, police said in a news release.
The victim was taken to Presence Saint Joseph's Hospital for treatment.
No more information was available about the victim or potential suspects.
The department's gang crimes unit is investigating the shooting, the release said.
Anyone with information about the shooting can call police at (847) 289-2695.
Anonymous tips can be made by calling (847) 695-4195 or by texting 847411 and including ELGINPD in the beginning of the text, along with the message.
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