Overview
- Illinois State Police say the child was struck by gunfire while riding in a vehicle on northbound I-94 around 7 p.m. Monday.
- His mother identified him as Nolan Woods and said the gray Jeep he was riding in was hit by five bullets.
- Nolan suffered a through-and-through wound to his left thigh and remains hospitalized in pain but is expected to recover, according to his family.
- Troopers canvassed the freeway near the scene at about 9:15 p.m., and all lanes reopened by 11:35 p.m.
- No motive or arrests have been announced, and police urge tips at 847-294-4400 as Illinois expressway shootings have declined 71% since 2021.