16-year-old boy fatally shot in Highland Park, police seek suspect

HIGHLAND PARK, Ill. - A 16-year-old boy is dead following a targeted shooting Sunday morning in north suburban Highland Park.

Police officers responded to a report of a shooting in the 2300 block of Green Bay Road at 11:30 a.m., according to Chris Covelli, spokesperson for the Lake County Major Crime Task Force.

Omar Diaz, of Highwood, was transported to Highland Park Hospital with he was pronounced dead, Covelli and the coroner said.

Investigators said Diaz was walking on the sidewalk when he was approached by a male dressed in all black and riding a bicycle. The two had a brief conversation before the suspect pulled out a gun and shot Diaz.

Police initially believed the gunman fled on the bicycle, but an investigation determined he likely fled on foot after the shooting.

A police K-9 attempted to track the suspect's scent, but lost it at a nearby roadway, Covelli said.

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Covelli said authorities believe the shooting was targeted and there is no known threat to the community.

Anyone with information regarding this incident should call 911. Highland Park detectives and the Lake County Major Crimes Unit are still investigating.