Elgin experienced its sixth incident of shots fired this year over the weekend.
Last year, the city set a record for such incidents, tolling 66 to exceed the prior record of 64 set in 2016.
On Sunday morning at approximately 11:05 a.m., officers responded to the 300 block of South Belmont for a report of shots fired. Officers confirmed that shots were fired, but provided no further information regarding injuries or property damage.
EPD asks that if you have information that may assist, please call 847-289-2600 or to text a tip, send a message to 847411. Please include “ELGINPD” in the beginning of the text along with the message and/or tip information. You can also visit www.cityofelgin.org/crimetip for more crime tip options.
