One man shot, another stabbed during Elgin traffic altercation

One person was shot and another stabbed Tuesday in what Elgin police say was a traffic altercation.

Officers responded at 2:42 p.m. to Sherman Hospital in Elgin when a man who had been stabbed was admitted, police said. His injuries did not appear to be life-threatening.

A preliminary investigation determined the stabbing took place during a traffic altercation near Randall Road and Fox Lane, where another man was located with a gunshot wound, which also didn’t appear to be life-threatening. He was taken to a hospital as well.

Police said everyone involved in the altercation has been located, and detectives from the Major Investigations Division are actively investigating.

Anyone with information that may assist is asked to call (847) 289-2600 or text a tip with a message to 847411 that includes “ELGINPD” at the beginning of the text, along with the message and/or tip information.

More information is available at www.cityofelgin.org/crimetip.