Crime & Safety
Homicide Suspect On Camera: LeAndre Abbott Slain In Crest Hill
Leandre Abbott of Crest Hill was found slain Saturday morning on Elizabeth Court. He died from gunshot wounds.
CREST HILL, IL — The Crest Hill Police Department is investigating a gunshot homicide that happened Saturday morning in the 1100 block of Elizabeth Court. The victim was a 29-year-old man. The victim has been identified as LeAndre T. Abbott, a Crest Hill resident.
Crest Hill police were notified of the shooting around 1 a.m. The victim was found in the area of Elizabeth Court and Ingalls Avenue, police said. Abbott was pronounced dead at St. Joe's hospital.
"We believe this to be a targeted incident, and there is no immediate threat to the community," Crest Hill Police Chief Ed Clark announced.
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On Saturday night, Crest Hill police released two videos showing the unidentified murder suspect in the homicide investigation.
The Crest Hill Police are asking anyone with information to contact the Investigations Division at 815-741-5111. Those who wish to remain anonymous can contact Crime Stoppers of Will County at 800-323-6734 or text WILLCOCS to 274637.
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