Crime & Safety
1 Dead In Shooting Inside Evanston Home On Dodge Avenue
Evanston police said multiple shooters fled the area before a related scene unfolded at the Skokie Swift station.
EVANSTON, IL — One person was shot and killed inside a home on Dodge Avenue near Church Street in Evanston late Saturday night.
Evanston police said on Twitter that a man in his early 20s was shot and killed inside the home in the 1700 block of Dodge just before 10:30 p.m. More than one shooter fled the scene before police arrived, leading to a related scene at the Skokie Swift station that did not include any gunfire, police said.
The man's identity had not been confirmed as of early on Sunday.
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Evanston Police Commander Ryan Glew said the shooting does not appear to be a random act. Police did not release any more information Sunday morning.
Anyone with information has been asked to call Evanston police at 847-866-5000. Tips can be texted as well.
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