Freeport, IL – A 43-year-old man was hospitalized after being shot late Thursday night at the Pretzel City Pub in Freeport, according to police.
The Freeport Police Department said the shooting occurred around 10:06 p.m. on October 30 at 1350 W. Galena Avenue. Officers responding to reports of a gunshot victim found the man suffering from a wound to the abdomen.
According to the department’s statement, emergency medical personnel provided aid on scene before transporting the victim to Freeport Memorial Hospital for stabilization. Due to the severity of his injuries, he was later transferred to a hospital in Rockford, where he remains in stable condition.
Authorities have not released information on any suspects or possible motive. Police confirmed the investigation remains active and are asking anyone with information to contact the Freeport Police Department or Stephenson County Crime Stoppers.
Residents reported a heavy police presence in the area Thursday night as investigators secured the scene and collected evidence near the pub.
Anyone with surveillance footage or who witnessed the incident is urged to reach out to detectives as the investigation continues.
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