DuPage County man, 18, arrested after police recover handgun, shell casings in alley

WESTMONT, Ill. - A Westmont man was arrested this week after police discovered shell casings and a handgun in an alley.

Daniel Mainz, 18, was charged with one felony count of unlawful use of a weapon.

At about 10:12 p.m. Wednesday, Westmont police officers were dispatched to the 100 block of North Cass Avenue for a report of possible gunshots and a male wearing dark clothing running from the area.

Within minutes, officers located Mainz, who matched the description, near Holy Trinity Catholic Church.

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While investigating, police recovered shell casings in an alley in the 100 block of North Cass Avenue. A handgun was later recovered in the 0-100 block of East Dallas Street. 

Mainz was taken into custody and charged accordingly. 

Additional charges may be added once the investigation is complete.