PONTOON BEACH, Ill. – Detectives are investigating a home invasion that sent a man to the hospital in Pontoon Beach Wednesday. Police are searching for the individual who shot the victim in his home.

“I can’t recall the last time we had a home invasion where a person was shot; this is very rare for us in our community,” Pontoon Beach Police Chief Chris Modrusic said.

Just before 1:15 a.m., police received calls for a shooting on Kathy Drive, including a call from the victim. Responding officers found a 28-year-old man with three gunshot wounds and immediately began life-saving measures.

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Chief Modrusic said detectives have limited information when it comes to the suspect.

“A dark-colored vehicle left the area. We are canvassing the area, we are currently looking at different surveillance videos. Anybody out there that may have some video, we’re looking between the times of 12:30 a.m. and possibly 1:30 a.m.,” he said.

Officials said they are anticipating getting more information once the victim is out of surgery. Neighbors are hopeful the suspect will be caught soon.

“Anytime you hear something this serious, I mean, you’re going to be scared. We’re going to step up patrol in that area as we believe that the person was targeted,” Chief Modrusic said.

The victim remains in critical condition, according to a release.

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