Homicide Investigation: Palatine Police Release Images Of Car Involved

PALATINE, IL — Jun Zhang, a 30-year-old resident of Palatine, had recently got engaged when he was gunned down last November during an incident in the 800 block of S. Plum Grove. Police released images of a car involved in the homicide Thursday as the investigation into Zhang's death continues.

At 6 p.m. Nov. 17, 2023, police responded to the 800 block of S. Plum Grove Road for a report of a person down and bleeding. Police found Zhang unresponsive with life-threatening injuries due to a gunshot wound on the front porch of a home. Zhang was pronounced dead at the scene. He died from a gunshot wound to the back, according to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office.

Police said Zhang was an only child who had emigrated from China "to pursue and education and citizenship."

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Video footage of the suspect's car was located during the initial investigation, according to police. The suspect vehicle (see images below) is believed to be a dark-colored SUV, possibly a 2017 to 2020 Nissan Rouge or Murano.

Police said they are actively investigating the incident and are seeking the public's help to "identify the person responsible for Zhang's murder. Anyone with information about this crime can call the Palatine Police Department on their Crime Tip Line at 847-963-6499, or email crimetips@palatine.il.us. All calls and emails are strictly confidential.