Arlington Heights police officers, firefighters and paramedics responded about 11:30 p.m. Friday, November 1, 2024 to a report of a shooting at the Red Roof Inn, 22 West Algonquin Road in Arlington Heights. Upon arrival, Arlington Heights police officers located an unresponsive 26-year-old male victim of gunshot wound in the lobby. The police officers conducted a physical assessment, identifying a gunshot wound to the victim’s chest. Arlington Heights police officers provided emergency medical assistance, applying a chest seal and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Arlington Heights Fire Department Paramedics also responded and took over care when they arrived, initiating Advanced Life Support measures. Arlington Heights Fire Department paramedics transported the victim to Level I Trauma Center Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
Shooting at Red Roof Inn on Algonquin Road Arlington Heights on Friday night November 1, 2024 (CARDINAL NEWS). YouTube Tips ⓘ
Thanks to the efforts of all first responders, the victim was revived but remained in critical condition at a nearby hospital for an extended period of time.
— Arlington Heights Police Department
Over the course of months, a comprehensive investigation was undertaken by members of the Arlington Heights Police Department Criminal Investigation Bureau. The investigation revealed the shooting was the result of a conflict between two groups renting rooms on separate floors of the Red Roof Inn. After an initial argument between several individuals in front of the victim’s room, the suspect retrieved a firearm from a vehicle in the parking lot and returned near the victim’s room, concealing his face within his hooded sweatshirt. Their argument continued and escalated to a physical fight, prompting the offender to produce a handgun and repeatedly fire shots in the direction of the victim. The Red Roof Inn room doors open up to the outside at ground level, and outside to a common balcony walkway on the second floor.
The victim was struck by a shot in the chest, and a female associate suffered a graze wound. The offender then fled in an unidentified vehicle. Through the analysis of surveillance video, witness interviews, and the use of license plate reader data, detectives identified the vehicle related to the incident. Additional investigation of the vehicle led to the identification of the suspected individual responsible for the shooting — Jonathan E. Caston, 22, of the block of 5800 West 21st Street in Kenosha.
On Thursday, August 28th, 2025, Arlington Heights Police Department detectives located and arrested Jonathan E. Caston at the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2650 S California Avenue in Chicago, where he was appearing on pre-trial release for an unrelated firearms charge. In a subsequent interview, Caston admitted his involvement in the offense, according to the Arlington Heights Police Department.
Charges for Jonathan E. Caston:
Attempted Murder – Class X Felony
Aggravated Battery, Discharge Firearm – Class X Felony (2 counts)
Aggravated Discharge of a Firearm – Class 1 Felony (2 counts)
Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon – Class 4 Felony
The Detention Hearing date for suspect Jonathan E. Caston is Saturday, August 30th, 2025 at the George N. Leighton Criminal Courthouse, 2600 S. California Ave., Chicago .
INITIAL CARDINAL NEWS ARTICLE …
Published November 2, 2024 at 9:33 a.m.
The Arlington Heights Police Department is investigating a shooting that occurred at the Red Roof Inn, located at 22 West Algonquin Road after Arlington Heights police officers began lifesaving efforts — including CPR and AED deployment — for a gunshot victim; and after Arlington Heights Fire Department paramedics treated the victim with Advanced Life Support.
Friday, November 1, 2024 around 11:30 p.m., Arlington Heights Police and Fire Department personnel responded to the Red Roof Inn office after a guest services employee called 911 to report an individual entered the motel lobby bleeding profusely from a gunshot wound.
First responders found the victim unresponsive and began lifesaving efforts. Police officers deployed an AED and started CPR. Once it was determined all suspects had fled and the scene was secure, Arlington Heights Fire Department paramedics moved up and took over patient treatment. Paramedics from Ambulance 3 with extra personnel from Engine 3 and Squad 1 continued Advanced Life Support during transport to a Level I Trauma Center Advocate Lutheran General Hospital in Park Ridge.
The victim was last reported to be in stable condition, according to the Arlington Heights Police Department.
Initial Investigation Summary
Preliminary information indicates several individuals knocked on the door of a second floor room on the north side of the motel building and confronted two sleeping occupants. A male occupant exited the room and was shot by one of the aggressors. The wounded male ran about 80 yards to the motel office, and asked the clerk to call 911. Four suspects fled the area in a white sedan. The other occupant of the motel room also fled and likewise sought refuge in the office.
The Arlington Heights Police Department shift commander activated an Illinois Law Enforcement Alarm System (ILEAS) mutual aid request that sent nine police officers from neighboring jurisdictions to assist with clearing and securing a large crime scene. Officers from Buffalo Grove, Elk Grove Village, Inverness and Palatine police departments responded to a request for assistance.
Forensic technicians documented and collected items of evidentiary value to include multiple spent shell casings that were recovered adjacent to the victim’s motel room.
Detectives assigned to the case are interviewing witnesses. The team is also reviewing and evaluating both digital and physical evidence. Detectives will initiate filing of legal process to further their investigation.
Police officers with weapons drawn and a body shield were observed searching two motel rooms below the shooting scene.
The scene is now secure and no known threat exists in the surrounding area, according to the Arlington Heights Police Department.
The information is based on a preliminary review of established facts, and the investigation remains active, according to the Arlington Heights Police Department.
No additional information is anticipated from the Arlington Heights Police Department unless there is a turn of events.
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