Florida man charged in road rage shooting on I-94 in Gurnee
On May 16, around 11:05 p.m., troopers responded to the report of an expressway shooting on I-94 northbound near Grand Avenue in Gurnee.
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On May 16, around 11:05 p.m., troopers responded to the report of an expressway shooting on I-94 northbound near Grand Avenue in Gurnee.
According to Chicago police, a 59-year-old man and a woman of unknown age were approached by someone in a black SUV, who fired multiple shots in their direction.
Chicago police said the on Wednesday officers attempted a traffic stop when Keyana Wells, 24, attempted to hit them in order to prevent arrest while driving in the 200 block of South Cicero Avenue.
Rey Gonzalez, 21, was arrested by Chicago police officers and members of the U.S. Marshals Great Lakes Regional Fugitive Task Force on Wednesday.
Police did not say what led up to the shooting or the relationship between the two boys, but said the 17-year-old was placed into custody and charged accordingly.
The victim, identified as Freddy Roberto Pena-Busto, was taken to Stroger Hospital of Cook County, where he died.
According to the Lake County Sheriff's Office, the Jeep driver said he did not see the Romero and began to turn left in front of it, causing the two to collide.
The Nissan driver was cited for failure to reduce speed.
Chicago police said the victim was in the alley when an unknown man approached and an argument ensued.
Kenyon White, 34, of Chicago, was arrested and charged with attempted murder and aggravated battery with a firearm.
Reanna Hammad, 21, was last seen Friday morning around 11 a.m. by her mother at her home.
The driver was able to escape the flames but was taken to a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The victim was hit in the neck and abdomen and was taken to Comer Children's Hospital, where he died.
The ages of the victims range from 15 to 54.
Nyamca Tolefree, 29, is facing several charges, including failure to report an accident and driving under the influence.