3 DRIVE-BYS, 1 BLOCK

Police investigate multiple July incidents

Houses and cars in one Elgin neighborhood have been left peppered with bullet holes following a series of drive-by shootings this month, police said.

The Elgin Police Department shared details July 25 regarding three separate shootings targeting the 500 block of E. Alamo Street. Investigators stated they have reason to believe the incidents are related and are searching for answers.

“During the month of July, these three investigations appear to be isolated incidents,” Criminal Investigations Division Sgt. Nichole Brimhall said. “However, the second two shootings appear to be slightly more organized, so that would be the reason for only a singular target.”

The initial incident saw officers respond to a disturbance call July 8, about 8:40 a.m. According to reports, the on-scene investigation determined that unknown individuals had conduced a drive-by shooting, hitting multiple vehicles and homes.

Around 3 p.m. of the same day, another shooting hit a residence in the area, investigators said.

Two weeks later, officers ...

again responded to a report of a drive-by shooting July 24, about 3:30 a.m. Upon arrival, officers located numerous shell casings in the roadway and noted several bullet holes in a home.

According to police, there were no reports of injuries in any of the incidents.

While the first shooting saw damage inf licted on dif ferent houses and cars on the block, the subsequent incidents targeted a single location, according Brimhall.

According to reports, investigations are still in the early stages and the department can’t determine if the shootings are gang related.

Investigators are actively looking into each incident and diligently working to identify and apprehend the suspects, the department added.

“We are asking the public and encouraging them to come forward with any information they may have regarding this incident,” Brimhall said.

Residents with information regarding the shootings are encouraged to contact Elgin Police Department’s investigation division at 512-285-5757.