
Two suspects wanted in connection to an armed robbery and shooting at a Marengo gas station

Suspects wanted by Marengo Police for the armed robbery and shooting of a gas station clerk
MARENGO – Marengo Police responded to a call at the Circle K/Shell gas station located at 600 N State St (IL Route 23) at approximately 3:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 24 in Marengo, for a reported gunshot victim and armed robbery. The McHenry County Sheriff’s Office also assisted with the situation.
According to the official press release, officers at the scene located an adult, male victim suffering from a gun shot wound and was treated on the spot by Marengo Fire & Rescue personnel. The victim was flown to the hospital for further treatment.
The victim was identified as 35-year-old store clerk Brian Pemble where according to various news outlets, is in high spirits and hopeful to be released from the hospital in a few days.
While the incident is still under investigation, the Marengo Police Department released further information regarding the two suspects that were involved in the armed robbery and shooting.
The first suspect is described as a male Hispanic around the age of 25-35 years old, being approximately 5 feet 4 inches to 5 feet 5 inches tall. The suspect also has either a tattoo or marking on their right cheek and was wearing a black hoodie with the text, “DUCKIN BAD VIBES” written across the chest. The suspect was armed with a handgun.
The second suspect is also described as a male Hispanic being around the same age range as the first suspect and standing at approximately 5 feet 8 inches to 6 feet 1 inch tall. This suspect was wearing a black jacket, with a stripe on the shoulder and an unidentified white logo on the right side of the chest. The suspect was also wearing black jeans, tan boots, and armed with a handgun.
The Marengo Police Department asks anyone from the public with any information regarding the crime to contact the Marengo Police Department at 815-568-7231 or call McHenry County Crime Stoppers at 800-762-7867.
