Overview

• The shooting occurred at about 11:30 p.m. Saturday on the 100 block of High Street and resulted in the death of a 17-year-old at the scene.
• The victim has been identified by family as Deegan Kirschke, a student athlete at Hampshire High School and lifelong wrestler.
• The Hampshire Police Department is leading an active, early-stage probe assisted by the Pingree Grove and Gilberts police departments, the Kane County Sheriff’s Office and the Kane County Major Crimes Task Force.
• Officials say there is no ongoing public threat, have not yet determined whether the shooting was intentional or accidental and are withholding further details.
• Authorities have asked anyone with information to call the Hampshire Police Department at (847) 630-2240 or (630) 232-8400; counseling services have been offered to students affected by the tragedy.