Unincorporated Crystal Lake shooting leaves 4 injured; death investigation underway

CRYSTAL LAKE, Ill. (WLS) — A shooting in unincorporated Crystal Lake has left four people injured and a death investigation is underway, the McHenry County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday morning.

McHenry County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant Eric Ellis said deputies responded at about 3: 50 a.m. to the 5800-block of Wild Plum Road in the Prairie Ridge subdivision for a report of multiple victims with gunshot wounds.

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Sergeant Ellis said a preliminary investigation revealed four people were injured. The sheriff’s office did not disclose the severity of the injuries.

Authorities said it is an isolated incident and there is no danger to the public.

Further details were not immediately available.

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