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Man shot in Waukegan

The Waukegan Police Department is investigating the nonfatal shooting of a Waukegan man on Wednesday afternoon.

Patrol officers responded to the shooting about 1:40 p.m. in the area of McAree Road and Washington Street. According to the authorities, officers arrived to find one victim lying in the street.

The victim, 20, is a Waukegan resident. Police said he was taken to a hospital with nonlife-threatening injuries.

Based on preliminary information, investigators believe the shooting was an isolated incident. The department encourages anyone with information to call (847) 360-9001.

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