Linda Hansen attends the Evanston Police Department’s Deployment Meetings, takes notes on the topics discussed and writes about other police-related matters of interest to the people who work and live in Evanston. Her weekly report on June 4 refers to four shootings in Evanston, none of which resulted in an injury to person. Here is what she says about the shootings:
- “On 5/29, the EPD received multiple calls of shots fired near Dempster and Dodge. Bullet casings were recovered in the 1300 block of Darrow and a vehicle with damage from gunfire was located in the 1800 block of Dempster. TAC units observed a Ford sedan leaving the scene and conducted a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Dodge. The backseat passenger, […] fled on foot but was located by K-9 “Officer” Aston. [The suspect] was charged with reckless discharge of a firearm and aggravated UUW by a felon and is in CCDOC custody.
- “EPD Dispatch received multiple calls for shots fired in the 1400 block of Oakton on 5/28. A caller said there was a disturbance in the area and that a white vehicle fled the scene. Two subjects in the area were interviewed by the police. Five shell casings were located.
- “Damage to two addresses and a vehicle were observed by cops called to the 1900 block of Ashland responding to shots fired calls on 5/28. A black SUV was reportedly seen along with several individuals feeling the area on foot. Shell casings were recovered.
- “A victim reported being shot at while waiting for the light to change at a stoplight at Oakton and Ridge on 5/26. Three shell casings were recovered near Ridge and Monroe.”