Man charged with attempted first-degree murder after shooting in Elgin

A 26-year-old Elgin man has been charged with attempted first-degree murder and other charges in connection with a shooting earlier this month that sent a man to the hospital.

The Kane County District Attorney’s Office charged the suspect with attempted first-degree murder (a Class M felony); Aggravated Assault with a Firearm (a Class X Felony); possession of a firearm by a member of a street gang (a Class 2 felony); possession of a firearm while on probation (a Class 2 felony); Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon (Class 2 Felony); and aggravated assault causing great bodily harm (a Class 3 felony).

On Tuesday, November 12, at 1:46 p.m., Elgin police officers responded to the 400 block of Douglas Avenue where they located an adult male suffering from a gunshot wound who was subsequently transported to a local hospital.

The investigation of the incident by investigators from the Major Investigations Division resulted in a large police presence at a residence in the 300 block of Silver Street, where the defendant was taken into custody.

Anyone with information that could assist in the investigation of this incident is asked to call 847-289-2600 or, to submit a tip, text 847411 with “ELGINPD” at the beginning of the text the message/or tip information.