Shooting Suspect Identified

Maurice Williams

On January 30, 2016 at approximately 3:24AM, the DeKalb Police Department and the Northern Illinois University Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Ridge Drive in reference to a fight call. As officers were responding to the scene, it was reported that several shots were being fired.

Upon the officer’s arrival to the 1000 block of Ridge Drive, Officers located a female victim, who had been shot. The victim was transported to Kishwaukee Community Hospital. The victim sustained non-life threatening injuries.

The investigation has shown that that there was a party, at an apartment, in the 1000 block of Ridge Drive. At the party, a fight broke out. As people were exiting the apartment, the fight continued in the parking lot. A male pulled out a handgun and began firing at several people. Several shots were fired. The suspect entered into a vehicle and left the area. Investigators recovered shell casings and other items of evidentiary value at the scene of the shooting.

The suspect vehicle was located; parked and unoccupied.

Investigators searched an apartment on Lincoln Highway after the shooting. Investigators recovered a handgun that is believed to be used in the shooting.

The shooting suspect has been identified as Maurice A. Williams. An arrest warrant has been issued for Maurice Williams’ arrest. Maurice Williams is wanted for Aggravated Battery with a Firearm, Unlawful Possession of a Weapon by a Felon and two counts of Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm. Bond has been set at $750,000 dollars, 10% to apply.

The investigation into this shooting continues. Contact the DeKalb Police Department, Crime Stoppers or I Watch if you have information in regards to this shooting.

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Contact: Commander Redel

The contents of this press release are based upon the best information available to the DeKalb Police Department.  The statements regarding the conduct of any person identified above are allegations until affirmatively proven in Court.  All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.