Crime & Safety
Police Investigating Howard St. Shooting Saturday Afternoon
An 18-year-old was shot multiple times around 2:30 p.m., police said.
The following press release was sent out by Evanston police Saturday afternoon:
Evanston Police detectives are currently investigating a shooting that occurred today, February 8, 2014 in the 500 block of Howard St. at approximately 2:30PM. The victim is an 18 year old male from Chicago, who was shot multiple times and transported to St. Francis Hospital by Chicago Fire Department paramedics. The victim is currently listed in serious condition.
Police are still investigating the motive for the shooting at this time and request anyone with information to notify the Evanston Police Department at (847)866-5000 or anonymous texts can be submitted to CRIMES (274637) and list EPD TIP along with the information in the message.
Evanston Patch will update as we have more information.
Find out what's happening in Evanstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here
