Divers attempt to locate a gun that was thrown into the Des Plaines River. The search was complicated by an abundance of debris along the river bottom. Tim Olk photo
The Lake and McHenry County Sonar Team was called out again on Wednesday. This time they were requested into Libertyville to assist with locating a gun which had been tossed into the DesPlaines River near Route 176. Swift water divers were deployed into the current of the river but were unable to locate the gun. They will resume the search again today (Thursday).
The Sonar Team has been called out for searches in Buffalo Grove, Johnsburg, and Libertyville within the past three weeks. Tim Olk photo
You guessed it … Tim Olk went to the scene and submitted several images.
Firefighters assemble the sonar unit prior to deploying it in the river. Tim Olk photo
The TribLocal reported HERE that:
Libertyville firefighters assisting in a North Chicago police investigation have been searching for a gun in the Des Plaines River Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
Firefighters in swift water gear enter the river to begin a search. Tim Olk photo
The Daily Herald has an article HERE which states in part that:
North Chicago police requested the help of the Libertyville fire department’s dive team in locating the weapon, which police said was used in a nonfatal shooting last week.
Fire department officials said the suspect was in custody, but police want to analyze the weapon to see if it was involved in any other shootings.
Working in shallow water, firefighters search for the gun among sticks, branches, rocks, and other debris under their feet. Tim Olk photo
