Freeport, IL – Freeport police are investigating a late-night gunfire incident after receiving an alert in a residential area earlier this week.
According to the Freeport Police Department, officers responded to a Sound Thinking alert on Thursday at 10:48 p.m. in the 1200 block of South High Avenue. Upon arrival, officers reportedly located and collected evidence indicating that a firearm had been discharged in the area.
No injuries or property damage have been reported as of Monday, and officials have not confirmed whether any suspects have been identified. The incident remains under active investigation.
The department is urging anyone with information to contact the Freeport Police at 815-235-8222, Stateline Area Crime Stoppers at 866-TIPSNOW, Stephenson County Crime Stop, or by texting Tip411.
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