North Chicagoan charged in Gurnee shooting

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Joe Richardson-Wester

Updated: March 19, 2012 8:05AM

GURNEE — Bond was set at $100,000 on Friday for a man allegedly involved in the shooting at the In-Laws restaurant this week.

Joe Richardson-Wester, 27, of North Chicago was charged with one count of unlawful use of a weapon by a felon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon, aggravated unlawful use of a weapon-possession without a FOID, and aggravated discharge of a firearm, police said. He was taken to Lake County Jail after his bond hearing Friday morning.

The incident occurred just before midnight Wednesday when police officers responded to a disturbance call at the restaurant on Milwaukee Avenue near Grand Avenue where 15 patrons were involved. The first officer on the scene heard gunshots and a dark-colored SUV left the parking lot without its lights on.

That vehicle was driven by Richardson-Western and had multiple bullet holes in it. Police also found a gun outside of the vehicle. He was taken to Advocate Libertyville Medical center, Libertyville, and was treated and released for a wound to a hand.

Later, police learned there was a 33-year-old male from North Chicago who was treated at Vista Medical Center West in Waukegan for a gunshot wound to the leg that he allegedly received while in the In-Laws parking lot. No other injuries were reported.

The case remains under investigation.

Gurnee police are requesting that anyone having any information regarding this crime contact them at (847) 599-7000 or Lake County Crime Stoppers at (847) 662-2222. Information may be given to Crime Stoppers anonymously and you could be eligible for a cash reward for information leading to an arrest.