Lake County Sheriff's Deputies are currently investigating a homicide that transpired on a Sunday afternoon in Beach Park. The incident took place yesterday, when authorities were called to the 39300 block of Melbourne Court after receiving reports of gunfire. Witnesses reported hearing multiple shots and observed two African American men, believed to be between the ages of 20 and 25, fleeing the scene. According to the official statement released by the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the deputies discovered several shell casings and broken car window glass on the roadway upon their arrival.

Not long after the deputies' prompt arrival, it was learned that a vehicle quickly drove a gunshot victim to Vista East Medical Center in Waukegan. The victim, a 24-year-old male from Waukegan, was pronounced dead shortly after being dropped off at the hospital. The Sheriff's detectives are actively working to piece together the events and circumstances surrounding the shooting. The identity of the victim has not been publicly released as of the current reporting.

Authorities are seeking assistance from the community, urging anyone with information to come forward. The Lake County Sheriff's Office Criminal Investigations Division has emphasized the importance of community collaboration in solving this case and has provided their contact number at 847-377-4000 for tips.

Lake County Sheriff's Office has not yet disclosed any potential motives for the shooting nor have they made any arrests related to the case.