Aurora man in custody following shooting in Oswego

By Erika Wurst For Chronicle Media

A 22-year-old man is in custody following a shooting that occurred in Oswego on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 25.

According to Oswego police, officers were on patrol around 12:54 p.m. when they witnessed a man standing outside a gold sedan on Wiesbrook Drive in Oswego.

The man, later identified as Devon Fowler, 22, 2000 block of Lilac Lane, Aurora, was allegedly seen firing several rounds from a weapon into the air towards a silver-colored vehicle that was traveling westbound on Wiesbrook Drive. No one was injured in the shooting.

Following the shooting, Fowler entered the gold sedan he was standing next to and began also heading west on Wiesbrook Drive.

Having witnessed the incident first-hand, officers attempted to stop the gold sedan and arrest Fowler. Instead, Fowler allegedly fled from the vehicle on foot with a gun in hand.

A short chase ensued and officers were quickly able to take Fowler into custody. The gold sedan fled the scene, police said.

Fowler was charged with Aggravated Discharge of Firearm, Unlawful Possession of Weapon by Felon, Unlawful Possession of Firearm by Street Gang Member.

On Wednesday, Fowlers bail was set at $200,000. He remains in jail with a pending court date of May 2.

Oswego Police said they believe this was an isolated incident and that the investigation is still ongoing.

Anyone who may have information is asked to contact the Oswego Police Department at (630) 551-7300. Anonymous tips can be submitted 24/7 by calling Kendall County Crime Stoppers at (630) 553-5999, cash rewards are paid for tips leading to an identification and arrest. All rewards are disbursed in a way that maintains the caller’s anonymity.

Oswego Police thanked the Kendall County Sheriff’s Office, the Kendall County Criminal Intelligence Team, the Aurora Police Department, the Aurora Fire Department, Oswego Public Works, and the Oswego Fire Protection District for their assistance during the shooting investigation.

 

 

 

 

 

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