Shot Fired Through Windshield In Carjacking Attempt: Flossmoor PD

FLOSSMOOR, IL — Flossmoor police are investigating an attempted carjacking Friday afternoon.

Police were called at 3:17 p.m. for a reported attempted carjacking. A resident told police a person had followed them from the Homewood Metra lot, before blocking their car on Sterling Avenue.

Photos from Flossmoor’s Flock camera identified the car as a white Dodge Charger. Police said the suspect’s vehicle was stolen in Olympia Fields early Friday morning.

The victim told police that one of the car’s occupants got out of the vehicle, flashed a handgun, and fired one bullet into their windshield. The victim was not struck, but the bullet passed completely through their car, damaging two windows. The victim was then able to drive around the suspects’ car and managed to get home to report the incident.

Flossmoor detectives are gathering evidence and working on the case, but no offenders are in custody at this time, police said. The events on Sterling Avenue occurred between 3 and 3:15 p.m.

Police said there is no reason to believe the offenders are specifically targeting Flossmoor residents, but it is always wise to remain vigilant. Anyone with information about the incident, should contact the Flossmoor Police at (708)957-4500.