Police are investigating after a gunman or gunmen fired shots and homes were struck by gunfire in a Round Lake Beach neighborhood Wednesday evening. The Round Lake Beach Police Department and Greater Round Lake Fire Protection District responded around 8:55 p.m. Wednesday to the 1300 block of Melrose Avenue for a report of a shooting. […]
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3rd Lake County man sentenced to 10 years in prison in daytime shootout in McHenry where over 50 shots were fired
The last of three Lake County men convicted in a shootout in broad daylight in McHenry where over 50 shots were fired has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Deontae Wade, 28, of Zion, was charged in August 2021 with attempted first-degree murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, unlawful possession of a weapon by […]
Round Lake Beach man sentenced to probation for firing multiple shots in crowded parking lot in McHenry
A Round Lake Beach man has been sentenced to probation after he pleaded guilty to firing multiple shots in a crowded parking lot in downtown McHenry. Joel Ponce, 23, of Round Lake Beach, was charged in September with reckless discharge of a firearm, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon and reckless conduct. He was later […]
Man wounded in shooting that also left vehicles struck by gunfire in Winthrop Harbor
Detectives are investigating after a man was wounded and vehicles were struck by gunfire during a shooting in Winthrop Harbor Wednesday evening. The Winthrop Harbor Police Department responded around 8:45 p.m. Wednesday to the 1000 block of Sheridan Road. Police officials said they received reports of shots being fired in the area. Responding officers arrived […]
Officers arrest convicted felon armed with 2 guns after allegedly firing shot into apartment in Waukegan
A Zion man, who prosecutors said was found with two guns, allegedly fired a shot from one apartment to another in Waukegan — nearly striking a woman who was lying on a bed. Rodney C. Bradin, 36, of Zion, was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm, two counts of felon in possession of a […]
Gunman fires shots at vehicle during road rage incident on Route 53 near Long Grove
State police are investigating after shots were fired at a vehicle during a road rage incident on Route 53 near Long Grove Wednesday evening. The Illinois State Police (ISP) responded around 5:35 p.m. Wednesday to the area of Route 53 and Lake Cook Road, which is located on the border of Long Grove and Palatine, […]
Gunman opens fire on employees attempting to repossess vehicle at Waukegan residence
A gunman walked out of a residence and fired shots at employees of a repossession company attempting to repossess a Tesla in Waukegan. The Waukegan Police Department responded around 3:10 a.m. on December 28 to the 1100 block of Judge Avenue in Waukegan for a report of shots fired. A police report said a repossession […]
Felon accused of opening fire on pizza delivery driver in Antioch sobs in court before judge orders him detained
A convicted felon accused of firing seven shots at a pizza delivery driver, resulting in a SWAT standoff in Antioch, sobbed in court before a judge ordered him detained pending trial. The Antioch Police Department responded around 10:30 p.m. Saturday to the 1200 block of Main Street for several 911 calls of shots fired. Officers […]
Convicted felon accused of opening fire on food delivery driver, leading to SWAT response in Antioch
Police officials say a convicted felon has been charged after he allegedly chased down a food delivery driver and fired seven shots at the victim, resulting in a SWAT standoff in Antioch. The Antioch Police Department responded around 10:30 p.m. Saturday to the 1200 block of Main Street for several 911 calls of shots fired. […]