A man driving through the area of Randall Road and Foothill Road in Elgin was struck by gunfire Friday and drove himself to a hospital.
According to the Elgin Police Department, the adult male victim drove himself to a local hospital after being shot near the intersection.
Investigators have not released details about a motive or whether the driver was specifically targeted.
Police Share Gunfire and Crime Updates
Police are asking anyone with information to call 847-289-2600 or submit a tip by text to 847411, with text tips required to begin with the word “ElginPD.” Residents can also submit tips online at the city's crime tip portal.
According to the Police Executive Research Forum, Police Chief Ana Lalley produced a quarterly gunfire report and a monthly Facebook video about crime statistics.
Recent Pattern of Gun Violence Investigations
This is not the first gunfire case the department's Major Investigations Division has handled in recent months. In August, detectives investigated a non-fatal shooting after an adult male was shot during an online sale meetup turned violent on South Liberty Street, a case that was logged under a separate EPD case number. The department has also promoted safer alternatives for in-person transactions, including Internet Exchange Locations at its headquarters at 151 Douglas Avenue, with a 24-hour monitored station-lobby space and a video-surveilled designated parking spot.
No charges have been announced in connection with Friday's shooting.
Anyone with information about the shooting is urged to contact the Elgin Police Department, located at 151 Douglas Ave., or call the department's non-emergency line at 847-289-2700.
