Shot Homeowner Charged With Multiple Felonies: Mount Prospect PD

MOUNT PROSPECT, IL — Police, who believe a Mount Prospect homeowner was being targeted when he was shot during a Sunday night incident, have also charged the man with multiple felonies. David W. Orlowski, 43, of the 100 block of North Maple Street, is accused of felony unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon, felony possession of cannabis with intent to deliver, felony possession of cannabis, along with a misdemeanor count of possession of drug paraphernalia. He was arrested Tuesday, according to police.

Orlowski was released after his arrest and is due back in court Dec. 15.

The charges stem from an investigation into an unknown problem and shooting in the 100 block of North Maple Street Sunday night. Police responded to the area at 7:23 p.m. after neighbors said they heard someone yelling for help. When police arrived, they were told a firework or gunshot had been heard. Soon thereafter, they found a male with a gunshot wound to the leg, later identified as Orlowski. He was taken to the hospital.

While conducting a protective sweep of Orlowski’s residence to locate any offenders or other victims, police said they found multiple large bags of a green plant material that appeared to be cannabis, as well as drug paraphernalia. Officers did not locate any offenders or other victims inside the house.

After obtaining a search warrant for the home, police reportedly found a large amount of U.S. currency, as well as a large amount of cannabis, drug paraphernalia and a stolen handgun.

According to a news release, detectives were able to confirm through evidence that the offenders who arrived at Orlowski's house were specifically targeting him and this was an isolated incident.

As previously reported, police believe a male suspect, who was wearing a reflective vest, approached the home and made contact with Orlowski at the door. A second male suspect was waiting in the driveway. After an altercation ensued, the male at the door shot the homeowner in the leg. The two offenders then ran to a dark-colored SUV parked on the street and fled the area.

Police said the SUV was last seen traveling south on Maple Street. Police said Wednesday the investigation into the shooting is ongoing, as detectives are attempting to identify the two suspects.

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