Waukegan shootings gang-related, officials say

Officials said a dispute between rival gangs led to a Friday night shooting in Waukegan that left one teen dead and a second wounded.

A third teen, Jerry L. Lee, 19, is accused of being the triggerman and was ordered held on $3.5 million bond after a court appearance Monday.

Lake County Assistant State's Attorney Robert Money said Adon Rubio, 17, of Waukegan was the driver of a car carrying four of his fellow gang members around 10:30 p.m. Friday.

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While near the intersection of Belvidere Road and Victory Street, Money said, the group spotted Lee riding a bicycle.

Recognizing him as a member of a rival gang, Rubio and the others in the car began flashing gang signs at Lee and Lee responded in kind.

Lee then took a .38 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver from his waistband and fired four to six shots at the car, Money said.

Rubio was struck once in the head, and one of the back seat passengers, Humberto Canchola, 17, of Waukegan suffered a pass-through wound to his right leg.

Others in the car called police, then drove to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan where Rubio was pronounced dead.

Canchola is still being treated for his wounds at the hospital, Money said.

Lee was taken into custody as he attempted to walk away from the scene, Money said, and people inside the car identified him as the shooter.

Lee gave Waukegan police a videotaped statement admitting his involvement in the shooting, Money said, and led police to where he had hidden the weapon.

Associate Judge Daniel Shanes told Lee he is charged with murder and attempted murder in the case and scheduled a preliminary hearing for July 18.

Money said Lee is on court supervision for a misdemeanor possession of marijuana charge and was charged with the same crime again on May 30.