The coroner has released the identity of a 24-year-old man who died after he was wounded in a shooting that left a car and a home struck by gunfire in Beach Park Sunday afternoon. An autopsy performed on Monday showed Tavontee Fox, 24, of Waukegan, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, according to […]
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24-year-old man dies after shooting that left car, home struck by gunfire in Beach Park
The sheriff’s office says a 24-year-old man died after he was wounded in a shooting that left a car and a home struck by gunfire in Beach Park Sunday afternoon. The Lake County Sheriff’s Office responded around 12:10 p.m. Sunday to the 39300 block of Melbourne Court in Beach Park for a report of shots […]
Gunman sentenced to 8 years in prison for shooting at woman, endangering her and bystanders on Woodstock Square
A judge sentenced a man to eight years in prison for firing a gun at a woman on the Woodstock Square before being taken into custody by a SWAT team in Harvard. Erick Gomez-Rubi, 24, of Harvard, was charged in June 2023 with aggravated discharge of a firearm, reckless discharge of a firearm, two counts […]
Armed man accused of attacking victim, firing several shots at people at grocery store in Waukegan
Authorities say an armed man attacked another person and then fired several shots at two people, hitting a vehicle, in front of a busy grocery store in Waukegan. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 7:50 p.m. on December 12 to Tony’s Fresh Market, 1700 North Lewis Avenue, for a report of a shooting. Lake County […]
20 years in prison for car burglar who opened fire on resident who confronted him near Woodstock
A judge sentenced a Rockford man to 20 years in prison for trying to burglarize a car at a home near Woodstock and then opening fire on a resident who confronted him. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office responded in the early morning hours of January 21, 2023, to the 5100 block of Timber Lane in […]
Shootout leaves alleged gunman shot, 54 shots fired and numerous homes struck by gunfire in Waukegan
A shootout in a neighborhood in Waukegan resulted in one of the alleged gunmen being shot in the chest, 54 shots being fired and numerous houses being struck by gunfire. The Waukegan Police Department responded on November 27 to a call of shots fired in the area of Lyons Court and Elmwood Avenue. Lake County […]
2 street gang members drive around apartment complex while 1 commits shootings in North Chicago
Prosecutors say two street gang members drove around an apartment complex in North Chicago while one of them committed two shootings, including shooting at a person. Lake County Assistant State’s Attorney Nicholas Shepherd said the North Chicago Police Department responded around 3 p.m. on December 30 to a report of shots fired at the Regency […]
Gunman allegedly shoots at Good Samaritan that came to woman’s aid in Waukegan
Officials say a convicted felon fired a shot at a Good Samaritan who came to a woman’s aid in Waukegan and then tried continuing to shoot but the gun malfunctioned. Darren L. Aldridge, 33, of Waukegan, was charged with aggravated discharge of a firearm, felon in possession of a weapon, three counts of aggravated unlawful […]
Man on release for attempted murder of woman dies after apparent self-inflicted shooting in Buffalo Grove
A man who was out on bond for attempted murder of a woman who was beaten and left seriously injured has died after officials say he shot himself in Buffalo Grove. The Buffalo Grove Police Department responded around 10:40 a.m. Wednesday to the 0-100 block of Old Oak Drive for a well-being check. Officers responding […]