Police Release Surveillance Video in Hopes of ID'ing Shooting Suspects

Evanston police have released surveillance video of two suspects in an Aug. 10 gang-related shooting in hopes that the public can help identify those involved.

A 17-year-old boy was shot Aug. 10 at about 5:15 p.m. in the 1800 block of Hartrey Ave., police said. They believe the shooting was gang related.

Neither the victim nor witnesses are currently cooperating with police, who are releasing the surveillance footage in hopes that a witness who is willing to work with police steps forward.

In a statement, the police department said:

“The Evanston Police Department is dedicated to making Evanston safer by making every attempt within the guidelines of the law to apprehend and criminally charge persons involved in acts of violence, particularly incidents that involve gunfire and acts of gang violence. Lack of cooperative witnesses and victims tie the hands of law enforcement and prosecutors when it comes to appropriately filing criminal charges. Community members who witness criminal activity and that help solve crime, not only make a community safer from future acts of violence but also send a message that this type of behavior is not tolerated.”

Anyone with information about the shooting should call the Evanston Police Department at (847)866-5000. Text-a-Tip can also be used by texting to CRIMES (274637) and placing EPDTIP in the message line with the anonymous information. Police prefer that tips in the case not be anonymous, but those can still be helpful.

Here is a link to the video on YouTube.