Shooting in Highland Park Wounds HPHS Student

HIGHLAND PARK, IL - A Highland Park High School student was shot Thursday night near Waukegan Avenue and Orchard Lane, according to police, and two juveniles have been taken into custody.

Police responded to the emergency room at Highland Park Hospital around 5:35 p.m. and found the juvenile being treated for the gunshot wound. An investigation followed in which police interviewed other youths and police now believe that the shots were fired by a passing car in the area.

When investigating the scene, police say they found evidence that a shooting did take place.

Charges are pending for the two juveniles, who will be referred to juvenile court. Police have not yet determined which juvenile was the shooter, and no weapon has been found.

The student was released from the hospital later in the evening.

Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to call the Highland Park Police at 847-432-7730.

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