US EditionState Sen. Loughran Cappel’s home hit in Shorewood shootings
Police secured a suspect after gunfire struck two homes in Shorewood, including that of State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, with no injuries reported and investigations ongoing.
- Two homes in the Shorewood suburb, including that of Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, were hit by gunfire on Tuesday morning, but no one was injured.
- The shootings followed multiple police calls beginning at 4:50 a.m., and authorities believe the same firearm caused both incidents, though the homeowners are not connected.
- Officers responded to both locations, recovered evidence, and detained a suspect Tuesday evening while continuing to investigate the case without disclosing a motive.
- Sen. Loughran Cappel revealed that during the early Tuesday morning, a gunshot was aimed at her residence, but she confirmed that she and her family are unharmed and safe.
- Police described the event as random and not politically motivated, with the case underscoring concerns about community safety amid wider debates on political violence.
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Illinois state senator’s home struck by gunfire; suspect in custody
A suspect has been taken into custody after gunfire struck two homes in Shorewood, Illinois, including the residence of Democratic State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel, according to police and the senator. No injuries were reported. The incident happened in the early hours of Tuesday, when shots were fired in the area of Ca-Crest Drive and Highland Drive, the Shorewood Police Department said. At 6:50 a.m., officers responded to a home on Bethany Dr…
State Lawmaker's Home Struck By Gunfire
An Illinois state senator’s home was one of two that were struck by gunfire Tuesday morning in Chicago’s northwest suburbs. State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel, a Democrat, said in a Facebook post that she and her family were not hurt when their home in Shorewood was hit. “In the early hours of Tuesday morning, my family and I experienced a deeply troubling incident when a shot was fired directly at our home. I am grateful to Chief Arnold, law enforc…
Suspect Detained After Shot Fired At Illinois State Senator's Home
State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel and her family are safe after the incident in Shorewood; police have one person in custody. A suspect has been taken into custody after a shot was fired at the home of Illinois State Sen. Meg Loughran Cappel on Tuesday, the Democratic lawmaker confirmed in a statement. The incident, which […] Suspect Detained After Shot Fired At Illinois State Senator’s Home
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