A 32-year-old man was shot by a gunman who became “enraged” and opened fire after the victim possibly cut the suspect’s vehicle off on Route 137 near Libertyville Tuesday evening.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office, Libertyville Police Department and Libertyville Fire Department responded around 6:15 p.m. Tuesday to Mobil gas station at Route 137 and Milwaukee Avenue in Libertyville for a report of a person shot.
Libertyville police officers arrived at the scene and found a 32-year-old Cicero man with a gunshot wound to the leg, according to Lake County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Chief Christopher Covelli.
Officers applied a tourniquet to the man’s wound to stop the bleeding just prior to the arrival of paramedics.
The man was transported to an area hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
A preliminary investigation shows the man was in the area of Route 137 and O’Plaine Road near Libertyville.
The victim reported that he may have cut off the offender while driving. The offender became “enraged” after being cut off, Covelli said.
The offender pulled alongside the victim’s vehicle as the two traveled westbound on Route 137.
The offender produced a firearm and shot at the victim at least once, striking the victim, Covelli said.
The victim briefly continued driving before pulling over and calling 911.
Sheriff’s detectives are investigating and reviewing video surveillance in the area.
Covelli said additional information about the offender and the offender’s vehicle will be released as it is available.
Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 847-377-4000.