Suburban man charged after girl, 15, killed by stray bullet in Round Lake Beach Story
Lake County Major Crime Task Force said Shorbonia Poole, Jr., 19, of Round Lake Beach, was in possession of the firearm used in the shooting.
Investigators said they seized the gun following a search of Poole’s home on Friday.
Valeria Rodriguez was hit by a stray bullet Wednesday night as she ate dinner in her home in the 1500-block of Cherokee Drive.
The girl was transported to a hospital, where she died, police said.
Investigators said someone outside of the home fired a gun and a stray bullet entered the home, hitting the girl.
Police said it did not appear that the girl was targeted in the shooting.
Weeks ago, the family said they celebrated the victim’s quinceañera. Now they said they’re mourning the teenager’s sudden murder.
