Willie Wright Jr Death – The identity of a 20-year-old man who was fatally shot outside an apartment building in Zion on Wednesday evening has been released by the coroner. Willie Wright Jr., a resident of North Chicago, died as a result of multiple gunshot wounds, according to Lake County Coroner Jennifer Banek.
The incident was reported to the Zion Police Department and Zion Fire & Rescue Department at 7:31 p.m. Emergency crews arrived at the scene and provided medical assistance to Wright, but he was later pronounced dead at a nearby hospital.
The investigation is ongoing, with authorities collecting significant evidence and following up on leads. At this time, it is unclear if anyone has been taken into custody. Anyone with information is urged to contact the Zion Police Department’s investigations division.