Crime
Fatal Shooting Under Investigation on Route 120 in Lakemoor, Suspect in Custody
Lakemoor, IL – Authorities are actively investigating a fatal shooting that occurred Sunday afternoon along Route 120 in Lakemoor, resulting in one victim being critically wounded and later succumbing to their injuries at the hospital.
According to the Lakemoor Police Department, McHenry County Sheriff’s Office, and Wauconda Fire District, emergency responders were dispatched at approximately 1:24 p.m. to the area of Route 120 and Darrell Road after receiving reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, officers located an adult victim suffering from a gunshot wound in the 100 block of Rand Road, just west of the intersection.
Emergency radio transmissions indicated the victim was unconscious and not breathing.
Paramedics from the Wauconda Fire District transported the individual in critical condition to Northwestern Medicine Hospital in McHenry, where they later died from their injuries.
No other injuries were reported at the scene.
Authorities searched for the suspect, who had fled the area following the shooting.
A suspect was later taken into custody and identified as James R. Piezonka.
Further details regarding the suspect’s motive and possible charges are pending release by law enforcement.
The crime scene extended across Route 120, with police focusing their investigation on a sedan that was partially turned sideways in the roadway and a motorcycle lying on its side in the driveway of a nearby residence.
A motorcycle helmet was also seen in the turn lane on Route 120, next to the car.
As officers conducted their investigation, Route 120 was closed in both directions for several hours.
The Lakemoor Police Department has not yet released an official statement regarding the incident.
The investigation remains ongoing, and authorities are urging anyone with information to contact the Lakemoor Police Department or McHenry County Crime Stoppers.
MERIDIAN TOWNSHIP, Mich. – Authorities have confirmed that a suspect is in custody following a shooting incident at the Meridian Mall on Friday afternoon.
As a result, the lockdown at the mall has been lifted.
The Meridian Township Police Department issued a public advisory just before 2:00 p.m., urging residents and shoppers to avoid the area near the Dick’s Sporting Goods entrance while officers conducted an active investigation at the scene.
At this time, police have not released specific details regarding the nature of the shooting, including whether anyone was injured or the circumstances surrounding the suspect’s arrest.
Law enforcement officials continue to investigate the incident and are expected to provide additional information as it becomes available.
The public is asked to remain clear of the immediate area to allow for the ongoing investigation.