Several people shot at shopping center in suburbs of Chicago: large law enforcement presence on the scene
- A shooting that left two people injured occurred Friday night at a mall in Romeoville, Illinois, just outside of Chicago
- The two victims were taken to nearby hospitals, but no information has been released about the suspect or the condition of the victims
- A significant number of law enforcement officers were present outside Scene 75, a family entertainment center next to a Walmart nearby
A mass shooting was reported Friday night at a shopping center in Romeoville, Illinois, just outside Chicago.
According to local police, two victims have been taken to local hospitals. A statement from the police does not say whether a suspect has been arrested.
The condition of the victims has not been made public.
An extremely large law enforcement presence can be seen on social media outside Scene 75, a family entertainment center next to a Walmart.
Roads in the area were closed while police continued to investigate.
A mass shooting was reported Friday night at a mall in Romeoville, Illinois, just outside Chicago
An extremely large law enforcement presence is seen on social media outside Scene 75, a family entertainment center next to a Walmart
According to local police, two victims have been taken to local hospitals. A statement from the police does not say whether a suspect has been arrested
People were advised to stay clear of the area and avoid the area while police worked to process the scene
A mass shooting was reported Friday night at a mall in Romeoville, Illinois, just outside Chicago
People were advised to stay clear of the area and avoid the area while police worked to process the scene.
In a Facebook post at 9:45 p.m., the village of Romeoville said police were in the process of identifying a suspect, noting that the investigation was in the “early stages.”
Scene 75 is described as “135,000 square feet of fun”, including go-karts and a rollercoaster.
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call Romeoville Police Department at 815-886-2141.