Police say a man in his 20s is in critical condition after he was shot by a gunman, who was reportedly also shot, at Frank’s Lounge in North Chicago early Monday morning.
The North Chicago Police Department and North Chicago Fire Department responded around 12:50 a.m. Monday to Frank’s Lounge, 2234 Green Bay Road, for a report of a shooting.
Officers arrived and found a 27-year-old man who had been shot in the chest, police officials said.
Officers began lifesaving measures before the North Chicago Fire Department arrived and took over care.
An ambulance transported the victim to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville.
Police officials said the victim was last reported to be in critical condition.
The suspect fled the scene before officers arrived in a black SUV.
A vehicle matching the description was found crashed on Green Bay Road in Waukegan several minutes after the shooting.
A man in his mid-30s, who was reported to be a suspect in the case, arrived at a hospital in Kenosha County, Wisconsin, a short time later with a gunshot wound.
Police officials say they believe the incident was a targeted shooting.
A major police response was brought to the scene, including the Wheeling Police Department, Illinois State Police and Lake County Sheriff’s Office — among many others — to help manage the chaotic crowd following the shooting.
The North Chicago Police Department is working with the Lake County State’s Attorney’s Office to obtain criminal charges against those involved.
Police did not release further information as to what led to the shooting as they said the investigation is ongoing.