Grayslake Shooting Suspect Remains at Large After Fight

Police continue search for person of interest in Friday evening incident that left one man injured

Feb. 1, 2026 at 10:15am

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A shooting incident in Grayslake, Illinois on Friday evening left a 31-year-old Chicago man with non-life-threatening injuries after an argument between two individuals escalated. The suspect fled the scene before police arrived and has not been taken into custody, according to Grayslake police.

Why it matters

Gun violence and public safety are ongoing concerns in many communities, and this incident highlights the need for effective conflict resolution and crime prevention measures. The fact that the suspect remains at large also raises questions about law enforcement's ability to quickly apprehend those involved in violent altercations.

The details

According to Grayslake Battalion Fire Chief Jason Brooks, police and fire crews responded to a report of a shooting on the 500 block of Lincoln Avenue around 6:19 pm on Friday. They found a man in his 30s who had been shot in the hip and hand. He was transported to a nearby hospital in stable condition. Grayslake Police Chief Jeff Myhra said the shooting stemmed from an argument between two individuals at the residence, and multiple shots were fired before the suspect fled the scene.

  • The incident occurred around 6:19 pm on Friday, February 1, 2026.
  • The victim, a 31-year-old man from Chicago, was transported to the hospital on Friday evening.

The players

Grayslake Police Department

The local law enforcement agency investigating the shooting incident.

Grayslake Fire Protection District

The local fire department that responded to the shooting call and provided medical assistance to the victim.

31-year-old Chicago man

The victim of the shooting, who sustained non-life-threatening injuries to his hip and hand.

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What they’re saying

“The victim was conscious and was transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville in stable condition.”

— Jason Brooks, Grayslake Battalion Fire Chief (lakemchenryscanner.com)

“Friday's incident occurred after an argument ensued between two individuals at the residence. Several shots were fired, and the 31-year-old victim from Chicago was struck twice.”

— Jeff Myhra, Grayslake Police Chief (lakemchenryscanner.com)

What’s next

Police are continuing their search for the suspect involved in the shooting and are urging anyone with information to come forward. Authorities have not released a description of the suspect or indicated if they have identified a person of interest.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the need for improved conflict resolution strategies and stronger gun violence prevention measures in communities. While the victim's injuries were non-life-threatening, the fact that the suspect remains at large raises concerns about public safety and the ability of law enforcement to quickly apprehend those involved in violent altercations.