Man shot in the arm in Elgin

A man was struck in the head with a handgun and then shot Thursday evening in Elgin after being confronted by a stranger.

Elgin police were called about 8:30 p.m. to the 300 block of Dupage Street for a reported shooting. Officers found a 55-year-old man who said he was walking in the area when an unknown man approached him, struck him with the gun and then shot him in the arm. The victim was taken to Presence St. Joseph Hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.

Elgin police continue to investigate. Anyone with information can call (847) 289-2600 or send anonymous tips or information via the crime line at (847) 695-4195 or texting 847411 and including ELGINPD in the beginning of the text.