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The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern

Northwestern University and Evanston's Only Daily News Source Since 1881

The Daily Northwestern


A 16-year-old boy dropped a loaded .22-caliber handgun while running away from officers Thursday afternoon, according to police. The officers eventually caught up with the teen and arrested him.

Police: 16-year-old boy tries to dump loaded gun while fleeing officers

July 14, 2013

A 16-year-old boy was arrested Thursday afternoon after he tried to get rid of a loaded gun while officers chased him, police said. Members of the Evanston Police Department's Tactical Unit spotted...

Evanston police: Man shot on city’s west side

June 1, 2013

An Evanston man was shot early this morning, according to police. The man, 45, was shot in the right leg just after 2 a.m. in the 2000 block of Emerson Street, police said. The man is being treated...

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