Waukegan Police are searching for an unidentified suspect following a shooting incident that occurred on Saturday, July 11, 2026, at the Scoop Waukegan 2026 festival in downtown Waukegan, Illinois. The incident took place at approximately 6:50 p.m. on Genesee Street, just south of Washington Street. A male victim, whose age and specific medical condition have not been publicly disclosed, was shot near his hip and leg. He was treated at the scene by paramedics from the Waukegan Fire Department and subsequently transported to Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, a Level 1 Trauma Center. At the time of the report, the suspect was still at large, and no physical description or identifying information was available to the public. The Waukegan Police Department Major Crime Scene Unit responded to conduct an extensive investigation, expanding the crime scene to include the entire block of Genesee Street from Washington Street to Water Street. Due to the investigation and the need to secure the area, the Scoop Waukegan 2026 event was concluded early by order of the police department. Authorities assured the public that the shooting was an isolated incident and that the scene was contained immediately by on-site first responders, who provided medical attention and ensured the safety of the remaining attendees. The Waukegan Police Department has asked the public to avoid the vicinity of Genesee Street and Water Street during the ongoing investigation. Mayor Sam Cunningham issued a statement expressing disappointment that the community celebration was cut short, praising the swift actions of law enforcement and fire departments, and reaffirming that the reckless actions of one individual do not define the spirit of the city. The investigation is ongoing, and tips from the public are being sought to identify the shooter.