Kankakee, IL – A Pembroke Township man was hospitalized Monday evening after being found with gunshot wounds several miles from a reported shooting scene, authorities said.
According to the Kankakee County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded around 5:40 p.m. Monday to reports of shots fired in Pembroke Township. When officers arrived, they found a 39-year-old man already receiving treatment from paramedics at a separate location.
Deputies later located the man’s vehicle, which had sustained multiple bullet holes, not far from the initial scene. The victim, a resident of Pembroke Township, was transported to a local hospital and treated for non-life-threatening injuries.
Detectives are continuing to investigate the incident and have not released details regarding a possible suspect or motive. Authorities are asking anyone with information to contact the Investigations Bureau at 815-802-7150. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call CrimeStoppers at 815-93-CRIME. Tips that lead to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.
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