Crime & Safety

Woman Shot In Car On Expressway Near Rolling Meadows: Police

The ramp from Euclid Avenue to Route 53 southbound was closed for nearly an hour Wednesday morning as police investigated the shooting.

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The shooting occurred in the southbound local lanes of state Route 53 North and Algonquin Road.
The shooting occurred in the southbound local lanes of state Route 53 North and Algonquin Road. (Google Maps)

ROLLING MEADOWS, IL — A woman was taken to an area hospital after being shot while in her vehicle Wednesday morning near Rolling Meadows. According to Illinois State Police, the incident happened around 8:40 a.m. at the ramp from Euclid Road to state Route 53 southbound.

The woman has non-life-threatening injuries.

Around 9:06 a.m., the ramp from Euclid to Route 53 southbound was closed for the investigation. All lanes were reopened by 9:49 a.m.

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Anyone who witnessed the shooting or has any knowledge of the shooting is asked to contact the ISP by phone at 847-931-2405, or email at ISP.CrimeTips@Illinois.gov. Witnesses can remain anonymous.

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