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Koron Gibson identified in fatal Waukegan shooting

Koron Gibson was identified as the man killed Monday on Lincoln Avenue, while police said four people were in custody after a car chase.

Lake County Illinois DeskSeptember 25, 2026
Koron Gibson identified in fatal Waukegan shooting

Key takeaways

  • Koron Gibson was identified as the man killed.
  • The shooting happened Monday on Lincoln Avenue in Waukegan.
  • Police said four people were in custody after a car chase.

What happened

Koron Gibson was identified as the man shot and killed Monday on Lincoln Avenue in Waukegan. Police said four people were in custody after a car chase.

The identification of Gibson provides the name of the person killed in the shooting. Police have not publicly described the circumstances of the shooting in the information available for this report.

Police custody

Four people were in custody after the car chase, police said. The custody announcement does not by itself establish whether anyone has been charged or what role, if any, each person may have had in the shooting.

What comes next

The next steps in the case include any decision by prosecutors on charges and further police statements about the investigation. Court filings, if charges are filed, would provide the formal allegations and the status of the case.

ABC7 Chicago reported the identification of Gibson and the police statement about the four people in custody.

What to watch

  • Whether police release more details about the shooting.
  • Whether prosecutors announce charges.
  • Whether court filings identify the status of any case.

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