Authorities Identify 27-Year-Old North Chicago Man Shot And Killed In Park City

Grayslake IL

26 October, 2021

3:30 PM

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By Sam Borcia, the Lake & McHenry County Scanner: The coroner's office has identified a 27-year-old North Chicago man who died Sunday after being shot multiple times at an apartment complex in Park City. An autopsy showed that James Hicks, 27, of North Chicago, died from multiple gunshot wounds, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek. The Park City Police Department responded around 12 p.m. Sunday to the 700 block of Sharon Avenue in Park City for a report of a person down outside of an apartment complex. Officers arrived and found Hicks, who had been shot, according to Lake County Major Crime Task Force Spokesman Christopher Covelli. Hicks was unresponsive and officers provided first aid until paramedics arrived. Paramedics transported the man to Vista Medical Center East in Waukegan where he was pronounced dead, Covelli said. The Park City Police Department requested the Lake County Major Crime Task Force to assist in investigating the homicide. [Suggested Article] Getaway driver is 3rd man charged in connection with Marengo gas station robbery, shooting Multiple evidence markers were seen outside of a car parked at the apartment. The incident remains under investigation by Park City police detectives and task force investigators. Anyone with information is asked to call the Park City Police Department at 847-662-2135. Those with information can also leave an anonymous tip with Lake County CrimeStoppers by calling 847-662-2222 or visiting their website at www.lakecountycrimestoppers.com. Lake and McHenry County Scanner is a local breaking news website covering issues that matter such as shootings, stabbings, house fires, kidnappings, car accidents, and more around Lake County and McHenry County.