An early Wednesday wake-up in Morton Grove turned violent on the 5700-block of Reba Street, when a homeowner walked out to confront two people breaking into a parked car and ended up being shot at. One of the suspects fired about four rounds in the homeowner’s direction, police said. No one was hit, and the pair sped off in a gray Genesis sedan bearing a stolen Illinois license plate.
Homeowner Confronts Suspected Burglars; Shots Fired
The gunfire broke out at about 6:02 a.m., after the homeowner heard a commotion outside and found two people trying to break into a vehicle on Reba Street, according to ABC7 Chicago. Police say one suspect pulled a gun and fired roughly four times toward the resident before fleeing with an accomplice in the waiting Genesis. Despite the close call, officers confirmed there were no injuries.
Police Track Getaway, Share Leads
Officers were able to identify the gray Genesis on nearby license-plate reader cameras quickly and confirmed it was running stolen Illinois plates, according to Patch. Morton Grove police said they shared the vehicle and suspect information with regional law enforcement partners and are now pursuing multiple leads. Investigators are asking anyone with surveillance video or other details to come forward and contact the Morton Grove Police Department at 847-470-5200. As of Wednesday evening, police reported no additional information and said there was no ongoing or immediate threat to residents in the area.
Pattern Of Early-Morning Property Crimes
This latest case lands on top of other bold property crimes in and around Morton Grove, including a March 2025 string of early-morning burglaries that hit businesses along Dempster Street, as Fox32 Chicago reported. In several recent investigations, stolen vehicles and swapped-out plates have emerged as recurring tactics. Officials have not publicly tied that earlier crew to the Reba Street shooting, but local officers say they continue to track leads across multiple jurisdictions.
How To Help
Police say the investigation remains active and that no arrests have been announced, according to ABC7 Chicago. Anyone who may have seen the gray Genesis, heard the shots, or captured anything suspicious on camera around the time of the incident is urged to reach out to Morton Grove detectives using the contact information provided above.
