Festival Shooting: Suspect Arrested, Gun Recovered

The Scoop Waukegan Car Show and Festival concluded early on Saturday evening following a shooting incident. The event, which was in its second and final day, saw a large law enforcement presence for security.

Authorities reported that the shooting occurred around 7 p.m. near South Genesee Street. Both the victim and the suspect, identified as 36-year-old Willie J. White, were reportedly attending the festival when an altercation ensued. Shots were fired, striking a man in his late 30s.

The victim received on-scene medical treatment before being transported to a local hospital, where he is reported to be in stable condition. Police have stated that the incident was isolated and no other individuals were involved.

Willie J. White was apprehended on Tuesday afternoon, approximately 5:30 p.m. He faces charges of attempted first-degree murder and aggravated battery with a firearm. Investigators successfully recovered a weapon during his arrest, leading to the early termination of the festival.