Authorities Investigating Report of Shots Fired in Beach Park

Police are investigating a report of shots that were fired off in Beach Park early Sunday.

The Lake County Sheriff’s Office was called to the 12200 block of West 29th Street in Beach Park at about 3 a.m. on Sunday for a report of gunshots fired, according to a news release from the sheriff’s office. When sheriff’s deputies arrived at the scene, they located shell casings in the area of where the shots were reported.

Deputies and detectives spoke with witnesses and are reviewing area surveillance videos. A preliminary investigation indicates a silver Pontiac Grand Prix was likely involved in the incident, according to the news release. The Pontiac fled the scene immediately after the shots were fired.

Nobody was shot during the incident, however, sheriff’s detectives continue to investigate.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to call the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 847-549-5200 or Lake County CrimeStoppers at 847-662-2222.