Beach Park, IL – Lake County Sheriff’s detectives are investigating an early morning shooting that left a 46-year-old man seriously injured in Beach Park on Wednesday.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were notified around 5:45 a.m. on November 5, 2025, after Waukegan Police reported a gunshot victim had arrived at Vista East Medical Center. The victim, identified as a Beach Park resident, was later flown to a Level-1 trauma center for advanced treatment.
Investigators determined the shooting occurred outside the victim’s home in the 38400 block of North Sheridan Road, where the man was reportedly warming up his vehicle before work around 5:20 a.m. Police said a relative drove the victim to the hospital after he was shot.
Based on initial evidence, detectives believe the attack was targeted. The sheriff’s office has not released information on potential suspects or motives as the investigation continues.
Anyone with information is urged to contact the Lake County Sheriff’s Office at 847-377-4000.
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