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Lakefront Police Activity: Lake County Forest Preserve Investigation Underway

Lakefront Police Activity
Lake County Forest Preserve Investigation Underway

September 17, 2022 -- Please be advised of police activity along the lakefront of the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve (117 Sheridan Rd., Lake Forest) south to the shoreline near Cliff Road in Highland Park. Individuals are asked to please avoid the Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve to allow investigators to work. There are no indications there is a threat to the community.

The following information has been provided by the Lake County Major Crime Task Force:

Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve Death Investigation

On September 17, 2022, at approximately 5:10 a.m., Highland Park Police were dispatched to the 0-100 block of Cliff Road, Highland Park, for a report of an unconscious person on Lake Michigan’s shoreline. Highland Park Police responded and located a deceased adult male. 

It was determined the location of the incident was Fort Sheridan Forest Preserve, located at 117 Sheridan Road, Unincorporated Lake Forest. Lake County Forest Preserve Police responded and are taking lead in the death investigation. 

Lake County Forest Preserve Police requested the assistance of the Lake County Major Crime Task Force, due to injuries located on the man’s body. Lake County Forest Preserve Police and Lake County Major Crime Task Force investigators are actively investigating the incident. 

There are no indications there is a threat to the community.

Additional details will be released following the preliminary investigation.

The City will continue to amplify communication from the Lake County Major Crime Task Force as appropriate. 

There are no indications there is a threat to the community. However, reports such as these can be alarming. Caring for the mental health of yourself and your family is important. For assistance in accessing support services, please contact 211 Lake County by dialing 211, texting your zip code to 898211, or visiting 211lakecounty.org. 211 is free, confidential, multilingual, and available 24/7.