Persons Of Interest In Custody After Road Rage Shooting: Cops

ELMHURST, IL — Elmhurst detectives are speaking with several persons of interest after a possible road rage shooting on Saturday. Elmhurst Police responded to a call for a car crash on York and Diversey at 2:13 p.m. Saturday. Police said when they arrived on scene, a 65-year-old man was suffering from a gunshot wound to the face.

Police said the victim was shot by the occupants of a vehicle traveling southbound on York Road. There may have been a traffic dispute immediately prior to the shooting. The victim was transported to Elmhurst Hospital by Elmhurst Paramedics and was reported to be in stable condition.

According to police, the victim’s wife, who was a passenger in the car, was not injured.

Elmhurst Police are reviewing video from businesses on Grand Avenue including video from York and Grand as well as video from south York Road. Police said a handgun has also been recovered.

This incident remains under active investigation by the Elmhurst Police Department.

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