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Second Suspect Charged in Howard Street Shooting Investigation
 EVANSTON, IL - The Evanston Police Department has charged a second individual in connection with the shooting investigation that occurred near Howard Street and Custer Avenue.
On April 21, 2026, at approximately 6:08 p.m., officers responded to emergency calls reporting gunshots in the 700 block of Howard Street. Upon arrival, officers located evidence of gunfire inside a local business. Shortly after, officers located a victim with non-life-threatening gunshot wounds near Main Street and Elmwood Avenue. The victim was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
Since the incident, members of the Evanston Police Department Detective Bureau have continued conducting extensive follow-up investigation, including the review of surveillance video, witness statements, physical evidence, and other investigative leads.
On May 14, 2026, while conducting follow-up investigative activity related to this ongoing case, detectives located 19-year-old Cajmere T. Lemond walking near the 500 block of Custer Avenue in Evanston. Detectives had previously developed probable cause to arrest Lemond in connection with the April 21 shooting investigation.
As detectives attempted to make contact with Lemond, he fled on foot through a nearby residential area. Following a brief foot pursuit, detectives took Lemond into custody without further incident in the rear of the 600 block of Hull Terrace.
During the investigation, detectives recovered two loaded firearms from a backpack in Lemond’s possession, including:
• A Taurus G2C 9mm handgun with an extended magazine
• An AA Arms P-9 handgun with an extended magazine
For a picture of the recovered firearms, click here.
A subsequent LEADS inquiry revealed that one of the recovered firearms had previously been reported stolen out of Steubenville, Ohio.
The case was reviewed by a Cook County State’s Attorney, and felony charges were approved in connection with both the firearm possession investigation and the ongoing Howard Street shooting investigation.
Offender
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Cajmere T. Lemond, a 19-year-old man
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1700 block of Monroe Street, Evanston, Illinois
Charges
Court Information
Lemond appeared before a judge at the Skokie Courthouse, located at 5600 Old Orchard Road in Skokie, Illinois, on May 15, 2026, where he was ordered detained pending trial. His next scheduled court appearance is June 11, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. at the Skokie Courthouse.
This remains an active and ongoing investigation. Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Evanston Police Department. Anonymous tips can also be submitted by texting 274637 (CRIMES), beginning the message with “EPDTIP,” followed by the tip information. Individuals are encouraged to provide as much detail as possible.
All defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Media Relations: Commander Ken Carter
kcarter@cityofevanston.org
Phone: 847-866-5026
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