Authorities in a Chicago suburb have ordered residents to shelter in place due to an ongoing manhunt following a reported shooting incident. The event transpired in Lansing, Illinois, on Thursday.
Incident Location
The shooting was reported near the 2700 block of 170th Street. Lansing police advised residents in the vicinity to remain indoors while officers searched for the suspect.
Suspect Description
The suspect is described as a Black male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing around 160 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black do-rag, a black hoodie, and a white surgical mask. Witnesses reported seeing him moving south from 170th Street.
“The offender shot every foreign subject in the business,” stated a voice in the dispatch audio reviewed by Fox News Digital.
Lansing Police and The Scene
Dispatch audio indicated that police were responding to an active shooter scenario at a chemical plant located across the street from the Lansing Police Department on 170th Street. The audio mentioned the use of a helicopter and efforts to locate a K9 unit. However, Lansing police have not confirmed any details from the audio or whether injuries were involved.
Current Situation
The situation remains fluid as authorities work to gather more information and ensure public safety. Further details from the Lansing Police Department and respective entities are pending.
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