Elgin Teen Arrested After Pointing Gun at Car: Police

ELGIN, IL - An 18-year-old Elgin man faces weapons charges after he allegedly pointed a gun at a driver in a passing vehicle Monday evening in the area of Forest Avenue and Grand Boulevard, police said. A description of the person pointing the gun was provided to responding officers and a suspect matching the description was located in the area. Upon seeing officers, the suspect fled and was taken into custody after a brief foot pursuit, according to a news release from the Elgin Police Department.

A search of the area was conducted by a canine and a firearm was recovered. The suspect was identified as Andres Garcia, 18, of the 600 block of Linden Ave. in Elgin, police said.

Garcia was chaged with aggravated unlawful use of a weapon/unlawful possession of a firearm by a street gang member, Class 2 felony; aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, no FOID, Class 4 felony; and aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, no concealment/loaded firearm, Class 4 felony.

“This arrest of a gang member and removal of a gun from our streets was a great combination of resources including our patrol units, K-9 officer, Unit for Special Assignments and Gang Crimes Unit,” said Elgin Police Department Chief Jeff Swoboda. “All of the officers involved are to be commended for their quick response and thorough investigation into this dangerous situation that concluded in a safe manner. Due to their efforts, another gang member with a gun is off the streets and in jail.”