Driver Shot by Friend Handling Ghost Gun in Waukegan

A 20-year-old man was accidentally shot in the back when his friend mishandled a loaded ghost gun while driving from Lake Forest to Waukegan. The incident led to a 911 call as the victim was rushed to Vista Medical Center East, where he underwent surgery and is currently in stable condition.

The gunman, Moshe M. Gills, admits the firearm slipped from his grip, causing it to discharge and injure the driver. Authorities recovered two guns from a satchel discarded while trying to conceal the situation, highlighting the dangers associated with ghost guns, which are unregistered and often difficult to trace. Gills faces multiple charges, raising questions about gun safety and legal ramifications for young individuals handling firearms.

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