Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel’s Home Struck by Gunfire in Shorewood
Shorewood police say a shooting early Tuesday morning damaged Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel’s home but was not politically motivated.
According to police, officers initially responded around 4:50 a.m. to reports of gunfire near Ca-Crest Drive and Highland Drive but found no damage or suspects. At 6:50 a.m., officers were called to the 500 block of Bethany Drive, where a home had been struck three times. No injuries were reported.
Shortly afterward, another resident on Northgate Lane reported discovering damage from a single gunshot. Investigators determined the same firearm was likely used in both incidents.
Using neighborhood surveillance video, police identified a vehicle and suspect, taking the person into custody later Tuesday morning.
Cappel confirmed on Facebook that one of the homes targeted was hers, saying her family was safe and condemning the violence.
The investigation is ongoing.
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