19-year-old woman shot inside car, Round Lake Beach police say teenager in custody

ROUND LAKE BEACH, Ill. (WLS) — A 17-year-old is facing charges for allegedly shooting a woman at a north suburban parking lot, police said.

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The shooting happened at about 10 p.m. in the 900-block of Clarendon Drive, Round Lake Beach police said.

Police said a woman, 19, was shot inside a car. Police said she was taken to an area hospital and is expected to be OK.

Investigators said a 17-year-old male acquaintance of the victim was “responsible for the shooting.”

Round Lake Beach police said they were able to identify and arrest the teen.

He was taken into custody and is facing charges for aggravated battery with a firearm, aggravated discharge of firearm and aggravated Battery with great bodily harm.

Police said the shooting was an isolated incident and there was no threat to the community.

No other information was available.