Waukegan Shooting Today Leaves 1 Person Hospitalized as 2 Suspects are Detained by Law Enforcement
A shooting incident in Waukegan has sparked a large-scale manhunt in Lake Bluff, with multiple police agencies actively searching for suspects north of IL-176 near the Lake Bluff Golf Club. The suspects are reportedly wanted in connection with the Waukegan shooting and fled on foot after a vehicle pursuit earlier today. The incident began when officers attempted to stop a vehicle believed to be involved in the Waukegan shooting. The suspects led police on a high-speed chase, eventually abandoning the vehicle near the Lake Bluff Golf Club and fleeing into the surrounding area.
The Waukegan shooting incident resulted in one person being hospitalized, and authorities have set up a perimeter to apprehend the remaining suspects. Two suspects have already been apprehended, but two more are still at large. Residents in the area are advised to stay indoors, lock their doors, and report any suspicious activity to the police immediately. Local schools and businesses have been notified of the situation, and additional precautions are being taken to ensure public safety.
Law enforcement agencies, including local police, county sheriff’s deputies, and state troopers, are coordinating efforts to locate and apprehend the remaining suspects. The community is urged to remain vigilant and cooperate with law enforcement as the search continues. Updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
The Waukegan Police Department is working diligently to resolve the situation and ensure the safety of the community. The department’s Major Crime Scene Unit, Community Crimes Division, and Criminal Investigations Division are actively investigating the shooting scene. Investigators were on the scene for several hours, and officers shut down the area to facilitate a thorough investigation.
The shooting incident in Waukegan is a stark reminder of the importance of community cooperation and vigilance in preventing and resolving crimes. The Waukegan Police Department is committed to providing a safe environment for all residents and visitors, and the department will continue to work tirelessly to achieve this goal.
In a separate incident, a man and a woman were found shot on the sidewalk in front of a residence in Waukegan on Saturday afternoon. The Waukegan Fire Department and Waukegan Police Department responded around 4:20 p.m. Saturday to the 400 block of Powell Avenue in Waukegan for a shooting. Officers arrived and reported two victims who had been shot. One of the victims, who was reported to be shot in the head, was pronounced dead at the scene, according to officials.
The Lake County Coroner’s Office was notified and responded to the scene. An autopsy is in the process of being scheduled. Officials said the victim, who appears to be a man in his late 20s, has not been positively identified yet. The second victim was alive and transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville. Their condition was stabilized.
The Waukegan Police Department Major Crime Scene Unit and Criminal Investigations Division responded to the scene. Investigators were on the scene for several hours, and officers shut down Powell Avenue. Shell casings were seen marked by numerous evidence markers on the street and grass along Powell Avenue just south of Forest Avenue.
The Waukegan Police Department has not released information on the circumstances of the shooting or whether any suspects were taken into custody. The investigation is ongoing, and updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
In another incident, Waukegan police are investigating separate shooting incidents, including one where suspected gang members fired on officers and a second where two people were shot in a group gathered for a prearranged fight between two females. The suspected gang shooting happened Friday night at around 8:30 p.m. when police said they attempted to pull over a Kia Soul occupied by possible gang members.
The vehicle fled, but detectives spotted it a short while later in an alley in the 1000 block of Wadsworth in North Chicago. As the detectives pulled into the alley, the suspects, who were out of the vehicle, fired five shots at them. Police recovered five shell casings in the alley, along with the gun that fired the rounds. The suspects fled on foot. Police said they arrested one, a Waukegan juvenile, who was wanted in a previous.
