Police: Man found shot along railroad tracks near downtown Elgin
Police are investigating after a man was found shot late Saturday afternoon along the railroad tracks near downtown Elgin.
According to Elgin police, officers were called at about 5:51 p.m. to a reported shooting along the railroad about 300 yards north of Kimball Street.
When officers arrived, they found a man with undisclosed injuries. Police said he was taken to a hospital for treatment, but did not provide information about his condition.
The Metra Police Department is leading the investigation, with assistance from Elgin police.
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