Zion gun violence: Man shot twice through window of home

Someone fired multiple shots through the front window of a home in the 2300 block of Gilead Avenue, Zion police said. A 42-year-old man was shot in the leg and shoulder.

A man was wounded in a shooting Dec. 19, 2019, in the 2300 block of Gilead Avenue in Zion.

Authorities are investigating after a man was shot Thursday in north suburban Zion.

At least one person fired multiple shots through the front window of a home about 11:15 p.m. in the 2300 block of Gilead Avenue, according to a statement from Zion police. A 42-year-old man was shot in the leg and shoulder.

He was taken to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan for treatment, police said. Neither wound was considered life threatening.

Investigators recovered nine spent shell casings from a 9mm firearm at the scene, police said. No other injuries were reported.

Anyone with information about the shooting is asked to call Zion police at 847-746-4110 or Lake County Crime Stoppers at 847-662-2222.

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Man shot twice through window of Zion home

Someone fired multiple shots through the front window of a home in the 2300 block of Gilead Avenue, Zion police said. A 42-year-old man was shot in the leg and shoulder.