Buffalo Grove man charged after shotgun incident at apartment complex: police
BUFFALO GROVE, Ill. - A Buffalo Grove man is facing several felony charges after police say he fired a shotgun and confronted a witness during an early morning incident at an apartment complex on Thursday.
What we know:
Buffalo Grove police were called around 12:14 a.m. to the Chevy Chase Apartments on Johnson Drive for what was first reported as an armed robbery, but later clarified as a "man with a gun" call.
When officers arrived, a witness told them they heard a gunshot and were then approached by a man with a shotgun. The man reportedly demanded entry into the building before leaving the witness behind.
A spent shotgun shell was found outside the apartment, police said.
The witness gave a description of the shooter to police who searched the area and identified Kevin Smith, 61, a resident of the building, as the suspect.
Smith allegedly attempted to flee on foot but was taken into custody nearby.
Kevin Smith | BGPD
During their investigation, officers recovered a shotgun and additional weapons and ammunition from Smith.
No injuries or property damage were reported.
What we don't know:
Police have not shared details on what may have led to the incident.
What's next:
Smith was charged with aggravated assault, unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, and reckless discharge of a firearm.
He appeared in court on Thursday, where police requested to hold onto the recovered firearms and ammunition for safekeeping.
A pre-trial detention hearing is scheduled for Friday at the Lake County Courthouse in Waukegan.
The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Buffalo Grove Police Department.