Drive-By Shooting Preceded By Man Flashing Gang Signs In Mt Prospect

MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — A passenger of a white Toyota flashed gang signs at a pedestrian before shooting at him after he entered his own car Monday in the 1100 block of Boxwood Drive. Police said the victim was not struck by any bullets or injured, but his vehicle sustained damage from the gunshots.

Police responded to the scene at around 7:43 p.m. following a 911 call report of shots fired in the area. Upon arrival, they learned a white-colored Toyota sedan entered the apartment parking lot and a passenger in the vehicle began flashing gang signs at a person walking to their vehicle.

After a short verbal exchange, the Toyota exited the parking lot. The victim entered his vehicle and was driving on Wheeling Road when he realized that the same white Toyota was in front of his vehicle as they approached the intersection with Boxwood Drive. The offender then began shooting toward the victim’s vehicle from the Toyota. The Toyota fled the area northbound on Wheeling Road toward Euclid Avenue, according to police.

Officers checked the area but were unable to locate the Toyota or any offenders. Police said shell casings and other evidence from the scene was collected and was sent to the forensic lab for analysis.

The offender observed in the Toyota is described as a Hispanic male, approximately 14 to 17 years old, thin build with black hair.

Police said they are increasing presence in the area as a result of the incident.

Anyone with information, or anyone who has any video footage that might assist with this investigation, can call the Mount Prospect Police Department Investigations Section at 847-870-5654.