Man Wanted On Weapons Violation Accused In Shooting

MCHENRY, IL — A 28-year-old Zion man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that happened in McHenry Sunday. Meanwhile, authorities said Monday they are continuing to "aggressively investigate" the incident and track down other people involved.

Police were called to the intersection of Route31 and Bull Valley Road for a report of shots fired at about 1:25 p.m. on Sunday, according to a news release from the McHenry Police Department. Authorities believe two vehicles were involved, a red Jeep Compass and a silver Nissan Maxima, and say more than 50 shell casings were found at the scene

Gunfire did hit one vehicle, but no one was injured, police said. Dante L. Terrell, Jr., 29, of the 2300 block of Joppa Avenue in Zion, has been charged with attempted murder, aggravated discharge of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon in connection with the shooting.

Terrell was also wanted on a warrant at the time of the shooting for aggravated unlawful use of a weapon.

Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding the incident to call the criminal investigation division of the McHenry Police Department at 815-363-2599. Those wishing to pass along anonymous information are encouraged to call the McHenry Police tip line at 815-363-2124. All calls made to the tip line are anonymous as CallerID is not used.