Evanston Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting

City of Evanston, Illinois sent this bulletin at 07/25/2020 11:42 AM CDT

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Evanston Police Investigate Early Morning Shooting

EVANSTON, IL - On Saturday, July 25, 2020 at approximately 12:15 A.M. the Evanston Police Department responded to a 911 call reporting that a person was shot at a residence in the 2200 block of Emerson St.

Upon arrival, police officers located a 21 year old male who had been shot in the arm and chest. First responders provided life saving measures and the victim was transported to NorthShore University HealthSystem Evanston Hospital but was pronounced deceased. The incident is being investigated by both Evanston Police Detectives and members of The North Regional Major Crimes Task Force (NORTAF). The victim has since been identified as Deashawn Turner of Evanston.

Preliminarily, investigators are following up on a male in his 20’s wearing light colored clothing that fled on foot. At this time, no suspects are in custody.

If you believe you may have information about this investigation contact the Evanston Police Detective Bureau at 847-866-5040 or Text-A-Tip to CRIMES (274637) and then start your message with EPDTIP.

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Media Relations: Sergeant Ken Carter
kcarter@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-866-5026

Evanston Police Department

1454 Elmwood Ave., Evanston, IL 60201

847-866-5000

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