Multiple people shot at shopping mall in Chicago suburbs: Large law enforcement presence on scene
- A shooting occurred in which two people were injured at a shopping mall in Romeoville, Illinois, located just outside of Chicago on Friday night
- The two victims were taken to nearby hospitals, but no information regarding the suspect or the victims’ conditions has been released
- There was a significant law enforcement presence personnel outside Scene 75, a family entertainment center situated next to a Walmart in the vicinity
A mass shooting has been reported in a shopping mall in Romeoville, Illinois, just outside of Chicago, on Friday night.
According to a press release from the local police department, so far two people have been transported to nearby hospitals. The statement did not say if there is a suspect in custody.
The conditions of the victims have also not been made public.
An extremely large law enforcement presence can be seen on social media outside of Scene 75, a family entertainment center, located next to a Walmart. Roads in the area have been blocked as police continue to investigate.
A mass shooting has been reported in a shopping mall in Romeoville, Illinois , just outside of Chicago , on Friday night
People were advised to keep clear of the area avoid the area while police worked to process the scene
A mass shooting has been reported in a shopping mall in Romeoville, Illinois , just outside of Chicago , on Friday night
People were advised to keep clear of the area avoid the area while police worked to process the scene.
In a Facebook post at 9:45pm, the village of Romeoville said police were working to identify a suspect, noting the investigation was in its ‘early stages.’
Scene 75 is described as having ‘135,000 square feet of fun,’ including go-karts and a roller coaster.
Anyone with information on the incident is asked to call Romeoville Police at 815-886-2141.
