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Accident – Death – Obituary News : : 1. Harvard shooting suspect
2. Man shot in front of residence Harvard
A 39-year-old man was shot at a residence in Harvard and officers arrested the alleged offender as he attempted to flee from the scene Saturday evening. The Harvard Police Department and Harvard Fire Protection District responded around 6:30 p.m. Saturday to the 100 block of West Brown Street for a report of a shooting. Officers discovered a 39-year-old man who was suffering from a gunshot wound, according to Harvard Police Chief Tyson Bauman. Bauman said the victim was shot in his right foot in the front yard of the residence. The victim was transported by ambulance to Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside in Rockford where he received medical treatment and was released. An investigation revealed that the offender, identified as Tyrone D. Jones, 36, of Elgin, attempted to flee the scene, Bauman said. He was soon apprehended by responding officers, Bauman said. A criminal complaint said Jones possessed a black .32 caliber break action revolver. He was convicted of a felony in Kane County in a 2010 case and is not allowed to possess firearms. A separate criminal complaint said Jones committed criminal trespassing by knowingly and without authority entering the residence where the shooting occurred. Jones was found with methamphetamine and cocaine, along with a scale, during his arrest, the complaint said. He was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, resisting a peace officer and criminal trespass to residence. Jones is being held in the McHenry County Jail awaiting a first appearance hearing. The case remains under active investigation and additional charges are possible, Bauman said.
1. Suspect apprehended in shooting incident outside Harvard residence
2. Arrest made in connection to shooting of 39-year-old man in Harvard
In the quiet town of Harvard, a 39-year-old man found himself caught in a harrowing situation on a seemingly ordinary Saturday evening. The tranquility of the 100 block of West Brown Street was shattered when the Harvard Police Department and Harvard Fire Protection District responded to a distressing report of a shooting.
**The Scene of the Incident**
As the sun began to set, officers arrived at the residence to find a 39-year-old man with a gunshot wound in his right foot. The victim lay in the front yard, his pain palpable as emergency responders swiftly acted to transport him to Javon Bea Hospital – Riverside in Rockford for urgent medical attention.
**The Alleged Offender**
In the midst of chaos, the alleged offender, identified as Tyrone D. Jones, 36, of Elgin, attempted to flee the scene. However, the swift actions of the responding officers led to his prompt apprehension. A subsequent investigation unveiled a troubling revelation about Jones – he was in possession of a black .32 caliber break action revolver, a clear violation of his status as a convicted felon prohibited from owning firearms.
**Criminal Charges**
As the details unfolded, it became apparent that Jones was not only in possession of an illegal firearm but also had committed criminal trespassing by unlawfully entering the residence where the shooting took place. To add to the gravity of the situation, Jones was found in possession of methamphetamine and cocaine, along with a scale, during his arrest.
**Legal Ramifications**
Jones now faces a slew of charges, including unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon, unlawful possession of a controlled substance, resisting a peace officer, and criminal trespass to residence. As he languishes in the confines of the McHenry County Jail awaiting a first appearance hearing, the gravity of his actions weighs heavy on the community.
**Ongoing Investigation**
As the community grapples with the shock of the incident, Harvard Police Chief Tyson Bauman reassures the public that the case remains under active investigation. With the possibility of additional charges looming over Jones, the town of Harvard braces itself for the repercussions of this unsettling event.
In a town where peace and serenity are cherished, the echoes of gunshots serve as a stark reminder of the fragility of safety. As the investigation unfolds and justice seeks to prevail, the residents of Harvard stand united in their resolve to uphold peace and security in their beloved community.
