Man Struck By Gunfire On Bishop Ford
Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating a shooting, which occurred on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at approximately 1:00 p.m.on Interstate 94 northbound at 147th Street.
ISP officers responded to a local area hospital after being notified the hospital was treating a walk-in gunshot victim, who advised he had been shot at the above location and time. Upon arrival, ISP officers learned the driver of the victim vehicle, 34-year-old male of Chicago, IL, sustained non-life-threatening injuries after being struck by gunfire.
Preliminary reports indicate the shots were fired from an unknown vehicle traveling on Interstate 94 northbound at 147th Street. There were no lane closures as a result of the incident. The events surrounding the shooting remain under investigation and no further information is available at this time.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or have any knowledge of the shooting is asked to contact the ISP at 847-294-4400. Callers can remain anonymous.
