Two 17 Year Olds Shot in Skokie, One Fatally

The following is from the Skokie Police Department:

On Sunday, September 28, 2014, at approximately 9:41 p.m., Skokie Police officers responded to a 9-1-1 call of shots fired in the 9200 block of Kedvale Avenue, Skokie, Illinois.

Upon arrival at the scene, Skokie Police officers located two shooting victims in a vehicle, the first being a 17 year-old male and the second a 17 year-old female. The victims were transported to a local hospital where the male victim was pronounced dead and the female victim was in critical condition. This is an ongoing investigation and the Skokie Police Department is pursuing all investigative leads. The Skokie Police Department assures the community that the shooting was not a random act and that there is no risk to the general public.

The North Regional Major Crimes Task Force was activated and is assisting the Skokie Police Department with the investigation. If you have any information or knowledge regarding these events, please contact the Skokie Police Department at 847/982-5900.

The Crime Tip Hotline number is 847/933-TIPS (8477) and is available 24 hours per day. More information can be found at www.skokie.org.