Dan Ryan Expressway Shooting Overnight

Illinois State Police officials are investigating a reported shooting, which occurred on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at approximately 12:12 a.m. at I-94 northbound at 79th street.

ISP officers responded to the aforementioned location and discovered an abandoned vehicle. The vehicle had reportedly been involved in the shooting as well as a minor property damage traffic crash in which multiple occupants fled on foot. ISP officers subsequently responded to a local area hospital to speak with two victims who were reportedly involved in an expressway shooting. A male driver and female passenger both suffered non-life threatening injuries resulting from apparent gunshot wounds. At this time, no subjects are in custody.

All northbound lanes on the Dan Ryan from 79th to 76th street were shut down at 12:39 a.m. for investigation and reopened at 3:14 a.m. The incident remains under investigation.

Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any knowledge of the shooting is asked to contact the ISP at 847-294-4400. Callers can remain anonymous.

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