Gurnee Man Charged In Alleged Bat Attack

GURNEE — A 35-year-old man faces aggravated battery charges following an alleged attack involving a baseball bat at a Gurnee business Monday morning, authorities said.

Gurnee police responded at about 11 a.m. on Monday to the 3700 block of Grand Avenue for a report of a disturbance involving multiple individuals inside the business, according to a news release from the Gurnee Police Department.

According to preliminary findings, employees called 911 after a customer, identified as Cameron R. Scott, became involved in a verbal dispute with a clerk. Police said Scott then went behind the counter into a restricted area, where the confrontation escalated.

During the incident, the clerk attempted to retrieve a baseball bat from beneath the counter, and Scott allegedly struck her in the head with his fist. Investigators said Scott then took possession of the bat and struck the clerk with it.

Additional employees intervened after hearing the disturbance, at which point Scott allegedly charged at them and struck multiple staff members with the bat. One male employee sustained a head injury, according to a news release.

Employees were able to restrain Scott until officers arrived on scene. Responding officers found several individuals holding Scott in the parking lot and recovered a metal baseball bat, police said.

Three employees were transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center for treatment of their injuries. Scott was also taken to a hospital for evaluation.

Scott is expected to appear in bond court Wednesday. The incident remains under investigation, and authorities said no further details are available at this time.