Driver charged in hit-and-run that left 3 people hurt in Carpentersville, Illinois, police say

A driver has been charged in connection with a hit-and-run that left three people hurt in Carpentersville, Illinois, on Saturday night.

Julian Cruz, 29, was arrested on Sunday without incident and charged with three counts of attempted first-degree murder, three counts of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon, and one count of aggravated battery causing great bodily harm.     

Police said officers responded around 11:10 p.m. in the area near Carpentersville Middle School. 

Upon arrival, officers found three people who had been hit by a vehicle that had left the scene before they arrived.

Carpentersville police said the investigation determined that the hit-and-run was intentional following a fight. 

All three victims were taken to area hospitals for treatment. Police said one of the victims suffered life-threatening injuries and is still in the hospital. The victims' ages and genders were not released.

The relation between the suspect and the three victims remains unclear.

No further information was released.

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