Elgin, IL – A weekend shooting at a family gathering in unincorporated Elgin, Illinois has led to an arrest, authorities confirmed Monday.
According to the Kane County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded shortly after midnight Saturday to a report of gunfire at a home on the 8N500 block of Gingerwood Lane. A physical altercation between family members and acquaintances during a large gathering allegedly escalated inside the residence, resulting in gunshots being fired.
Three victims – a 70-year-old man, a 36-year-old man, and a 21-year-old woman – were shot and are recovering from non-life-threatening injuries at area hospitals. Investigators initially reported no arrests but stated that detectives were actively pursuing leads.
On Sunday night, Kane County Sheriff’s Detectives identified and interviewed Jeremy L. Holt, 26, of Schaumburg. According to the sheriff’s department, Holt allegedly admitted to firing the weapon that injured the victims during the June 22 altercation.
By Monday, Holt was formally taken into custody. Kane County State’s Attorney Jamie Mosser approved multiple felony charges, including Attempted Murder, Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm, Aggravated Battery – Strangulation, Armed Violence, and Mob Action.
Holt is scheduled to appear for a post-hearing in Kane County on Tuesday, June 25.
Sheriff Ron Hain credited his department’s Patrol and Investigations Division for swiftly closing the case and also thanked the Elgin Police Department for assisting in securing the initial scene.
All suspects are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
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