Apartments Evacuated After Accidental Shooting In Gurnee

GURNEE, IL — Apartments in a Gurnee complex were evacuated after a 21-year-old Gurnee man accidentally fired off a gun during an argument earlier this week, authorities said. No one was injured in the incident, which occurred at about 9:30 a.m. on Monday inside an apartment within the complex that is located behind the Gurnee Police Department.

Officers responding to the scene set up a perimeter around the building, evacuated nearby apartments and notified area businesses and schools regarding the situation, according to a news release from the Gurnee Police Department.

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A short time later, a female and the 21-year-old Gurnee man came out of the apartment and the man was taken into custody. Detectives determined the man who accidentally fired one round from his gun during an argument with others had a FOID card, according to police.

The other parties involved in the argument left before police arrived. The female was questioned and released after authorities determined she was not directly involved in the incident, according to the news release.

The Northern Illinois Police Alarm System Emergency Services Team arrived to assist with clearing the scene and ensuring no other people were inside the apartment. After the area was cleared, area residents, businesses, and schools were notified they could resume activities.

The incident remains under investigation.