Waukegan Festival Shooting
Shooting at Waukegan Vintage Car Festival Injures One, Prompting Early Closure
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Deputy Chief Craig Neal said the shooting was 'contained immediately by on-site first responders who secured the area, provided medical attention, and ensured the safety of festival attendees.'
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Organizers described this year’s Scoop Waukegan as one of the largest to date, with downtown Waukegan packed with cars and enthusiasts, and said vehicles would not be allowed into the festival area as the event wrapped up.
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Alderman Victor Felix posted that the shooting occurred around 7:50 p.m. and the person shot was being treated by medical personnel.
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Organizers posted a closing message thanking attendees, noting the event's strong turnout and support, and stating: 'While today’s event ended a little earlier than planned, we’re incredibly grateful for the amazing turnout and support all weekend long.'
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The Scoop Waukegan festival is an annual two-day event featuring live music, food and hundreds of vintage and custom vehicles dating back to the 1920s, and it typically runs noon–9 p.m. but ended early on the second day due to the shooting.
A shooting at Scoop Waukegan, a popular vintage car festival in Waukegan, Illinois, wounded at least one person and forced the event to shut down early on its second day, according to NBC Chicago. The incident happened around 7:50 p.m. on Saturday, cutting short what organizers described as one of the largest Scoop Waukegan festivals to date.
Police confirmed they are investigating the shooting. The victim was alive and receiving medical treatment, CBS News reported. Authorities said no additional suspects or conditions were immediately released to the public.
First Responders Contained the Scene Quickly
Deputy Chief Craig Neal said the shooting was "contained immediately by on-site first responders who secured the area, provided medical attention, and ensured the safety of festival attendees." Police described the incident as isolated. No other injuries were reported.
Alderman Victor Felix posted online that the shooting happened at roughly 7:50 p.m. Patch reported the scene was secured shortly after. Police began investigating while the rest of the festival wound down around attendees.
Festival Ends Early After Shooting Disrupts Second Day
Scoop Waukegan is an annual two-day street festival. It features hundreds of vintage and custom vehicles dating back to the 1920s, live music, and food. The event typically runs from noon to 9 p.m. each day, according to Head Topics.
After the shooting, organizers told attendees that vehicles would not be allowed back into the festival area. The event wrapped up earlier than its usual 9 p.m. end time. Officials urged people to stay away from the area until further notice.
Organizers Thank Crowd Despite Violent End to Weekend
Despite the early close, organizers posted a message thanking the community. "While today's event ended a little earlier than planned, we're incredibly grateful for the amazing turnout and support all weekend long," they wrote. The festival drew hundreds of cars and enthusiasts to downtown Waukegan.
Yahoo News reported that Aldermen and organizers condemned the violence while praising the strong community support throughout the weekend. Scoop Waukegan is considered a family event built around classic car culture, and organizers noted this year's turnout was among the best the event has seen.
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