Palatine shooting that left 2 teens dead believed to be gang-related: police

Two 16-year-old boys who were shot to death in northern Cook County Friday night have been identified.

PALATINE - Palatine police investigating the fatal double shooting of two teens earlier this month say the incident appears to be gang related.

Two 16-year-old boys who were shot to death in northern Cook County on Sept. 15 were identified as Eduardo Alpizar and Uriel Garcia.

Palatine police responded to reports of a shooting in the 1800 block of Green Lane North at about 10 p.m. and found the two victims.

Alpizar was pronounced dead at the scene. Garcia was transported to Lutheran General Hospital where he died early Saturday morning.

Police said Friday that the car used by the shooter(s) was recovered. However, no one is in custody.

The Palatine Police Department continues to investigate and asks anyone with information regarding this incident to call 847-359-9000.