Illinois State Police Investigations
July 16, 2021
CHICAGO, IL – Illinois State Police (ISP) officials are investigating a shooting, which occurred on Wednesday, July 14, 2021, at approximately 3:05 a.m. on Interstate 94 southbound at 95th Street.
ISP officers responded to the scene of a reported expressway shooting after being notified by the Chicago Police Department at the above location and time. Upon arrival, ISP officers learned the victim vehicle was struck by gun fire but the driver and passenger, 29-year-old female of Dekalb, IL, and 39-year-old male of Chicago, IL, did not sustain any injuries.
Preliminary reports indicate the shots were fired from an unknown vehicle traveling on Interstate 94 southbound at 95th Street. At approximately 4:26 a.m., all lanes were shut down for the investigation; with traffic diverted off the Interstate to 87th Street. All lanes were reopened at approximately 7:33 a.m. The events surrounding the shooting remain under investigation and no further information is available at this time.
Anyone who witnessed the shooting or have any knowledge of the shooting is asked to contact the ISP at 847-294-4400. Callers can remain anonymous.