What police are calling an “altercation” between two individuals in Elgin last night led to the fatal shooting of a dog.
At approximately 8:44 p.m. yesterday evening, officers responded to the 200 block of Gifford Place for a report of shots fired. The preliminary investigation revealed that there was an altercation between subjects, and at some point, a subject discharged a firearm, striking a dog.
The dog was deceased upon the arrival of officers, and a juvenile subject was taken into custody on scene.
This is the 23rd gunfire incident in Elgin this year.
Detectives from the Major Investigations Division are continuing the investigation.
Elgin police request that anyone having information that may assist in the investigation call 847-289-2600 or text a tip, sending 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.
