SHOREWOOD – State Senator Meg Loughran Cappel released the following statement:

“In the early hours of Tuesday morning, my family and I experienced a deeply troubling incident when a shot was fired directly at our home. I am grateful to Chief Arnold, law enforcement and investigators for their work detaining a suspect and working diligently to get to the bottom of this.

“My family and I are safe and I’m thankful that no one was hurt. We are fully cooperating with law enforcement as they continue their investigation.

“At times like these, I am reminded of how precious peace and safety are in our communities. Violence is never the answer.”

In response to a gunshot fired at Loughran Cappel’s home, state Rep. Natalie Manley issued a statement of support for the senator:

“My thoughts are with Senator Cappel and her family as they recover from an unthinkable experience had in the place that’s supposed to feel safest — their home. I’m thankful no one was injured, and have to thank Shorewood’s law enforcement for acting swiftly to secure any threat for residents and ensure that local families are safe and sound,” said Manley. “In a time where hate and divisiveness are at an all time high, we must continue to prioritize peace. Now more than ever, we need to recognize that violence isn’t and has never been the answer to any of our problems.”

Manley and Loughran Cappel jointly serve constituents in the Joliet, Plainfield and Romeoville areas.

State Rep. Harry Benton issued a statement calling for peace and expressing support for the senator.

“Senator Loughran Cappel and her family are in my thoughts today as they deal with this violation of their safety and peace of mind. Thankfully, nobody was hurt, and Shorewood’s law enforcement acted swiftly to restore peace and safety to the community,” Benton said.

“With tensions on the rise, and expressions of hatred and violence becoming sadly common, it’s important for all of us to focus on respect, civility and the human dignity we all share. Violence like this is never justified, and always counterproductive. It’s up to all of us to stand together and work out our problems peacefully. That’s the American way.”

Benton and Loughran Cappel jointly serve the Joliet, Plainfield, Shorewood area in Springfield.