Divers are working hard to find a gun that was thrown into the Des Plaines River. The search is difficult due to a lot of debris on the riverbed. Photo by Tim Olk
The Lake and McHenry County Sonar Team was called out again on Wednesday. This time, they were asked to help locate a firearm that had been tossed into the Des Plaines River near Route 176. Swift water divers were sent into the river but couldn’t find the weapon. They plan to continue their search today.
The Sonar Team has been involved in several searches over the last three weeks, including in Buffalo Grove, Johnsburg, and Libertyville. Photo by Tim Olk
Tim Olk was on the scene again and captured some great shots of the operation.
Firefighters prepare the sonar equipment before launching it into the river. Photo by Tim Olk
The TribLocal reported that:
Libertyville firefighters were helping with a North Chicago police investigation by searching for a gun in the Des Plaines River on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
Firefighters in full swift water gear enter the river to begin their search. Photo by Tim Olk
The Daily Herald published an article that said:
North Chicago police asked the Libertyville fire department’s dive team to help find the weapon, which was allegedly used in a nonfatal shooting last week. Fire department officials confirmed the suspect was in custody, but police want to test the gun to see if it was used in other incidents.
In shallow waters, firefighters search through sticks, branches, rocks, and more underfoot. Photo by Tim Olk
This ongoing search highlights the challenges faced by emergency responders when dealing with submerged evidence. Despite the difficulty, the team remains committed to finding the missing item as part of a broader investigation.
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