Shorewood, IL – A Hammond, Indiana woman has been arrested after two homes were struck by gunfire in Shorewood early Tuesday morning, police confirmed Wednesday.
According to the Shorewood Police Department, officers used video surveillance and license plate reader technology to track a suspect vehicle involved in the shootings around 5:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 16. Investigators identified Dana Thompson, 32, as the driver and shooter. Her vehicle was later located in Lansing, Illinois, and she was taken into custody with assistance from the Lansing Police Department.
During questioning, police said Thompson admitted to firing the shots, telling investigators she intended to target a relative who lives in the area. Officers confirmed the family connection and said the incident stemmed from a longstanding estrangement.
One of the homes hit by gunfire belonged to Illinois State Senator Meg Loughran-Cappel, according to her public statement. Police stressed the shooting was not politically motivated and that Thompson was not aiming for the senator.
Following consultation with the Will County State’s Attorney’s Office, Thompson was charged with:
- Two counts of aggravated discharge of a firearm
- Two counts of unlawful use of a weapon
- One count of aggravated possession of a firearm in a vehicle
Thompson is being held at the Will County Adult Detention Facility pending a pretrial release hearing under Illinois’ SAFE-T Act.
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