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Man, 60, fires gunshots on I-80 near Tinley Park: state police

The gunfire hit the car, but didn’t strike its sole occupant, state police said.

By  David Struett
   
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A man is accused of firing shots at another vehicle on the Dan Ryan Expressway May 7, 2021.

Robert Andracki is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm in connection to a July 10, 2020, shooting on I-80.

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A 60-year-old Hickory Hills man allegedly fired a gun at someone while he drove on I-80 near Tinley Park.

Robert F. Andracki was driving west near LaGrange Road about 10:30 p.m. on July 10 when he allegedly fired shots at another man’s vehicle, according to Illinois State Police.

The gunfire hit the car, but didn’t strike its sole occupant, state police said.

Investigators were able to identify Andracki as the shooter, state police said.

Andracki is charged with reckless discharge of a firearm. He is awaiting a bail hearing at Will County Jail.

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