Harvard Gang Shots Investigated

A press release from the Harvard Police Department:

Unlawful Discharge of A Firearm

On Tuesday, 04-16-13 at 2257 hrs, Harvard Police responded to an apartment in the 200 blk. of Admiral Dr. for a report of gunshots. On officers arrival it was reported gunshots were fired at an apartment.

Investigation revealed numerous gunshots struck the exterior of the apartment with several bullets lodging inside the apartment.

Further investigation indicated there was at least one offender who was seen fleeing the area on foot in a southeast direction.

The offender was described as tall, thin build, wearing a black hooded sweatshirt. Investigation indicates the suspect fled to 300 blk. of S. Division St, where police believe a vehicle was waiting.

This incident is related to the incident occurring on Monday, 04-15-13 at 2051 hrs, when Harvard Police responded to the area of S. Eastman St. and W. Thompson St. for reported of gunshots.

Both of these incidents are believed to be gang related.

The Harvard Police Department would like to assure the community these incidents are taken extremely seriously and are actively being investigated. The Harvard Police Department is concerned about the safety of the community and is taking appropriate steps to increase details in the area.

At this time there is no further information available on these crimes. The Harvard Police asks our community to be vigilant of suspicious activity, persons and vehicles in their neighborhoods by reporting the activity to the police department. Anyone with information pertaining to these crimes should call the Harvard Police Department at (815)943-4431 or Crime Stoppers at (815)943-4343

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Here is the press release from Tuesday:

Unlawful Discharge of A Firearm

Neighborhood where the shooting took place in Harvard, Illinois.

Neighborhood where the shooting took place in Harvard, Illinois.

On Monday, 04-15-13 at 2051 hrs, Harvard Police responded to the area of S. Eastman St. and W. Thompson St. for a report of gunshots.

On officers arrival it was reported several shots were fired in the area. Investigation revealed a door of a residence in 200 blk. of W. Thompson St. and a truck also parked on W. Thompson St. were struck with a bullet.

Investigation revealed the suspect may have been on foot in the area. At this time there is no suspect or suspect vehicle information available.

Harvard Police request that anyone with information pertaining to this incident call the Harvard Police Department at (815)943-4431 or Crime Stoppers at (815)943-4343


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