Authorities in Lansing, Illinois issued a shelter-in-place directive on Thursday during a search for a suspect involved in a reported shooting. The incident took place in a Chicago suburb.
Lansing police advised residents near the 2700 block of 170th Street to stay indoors as officers looked for the suspect. 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, black hoodie, and a white surgical mask. He was reportedly heading south from 170th Street.
Incident Details
According to dispatch audio reviewed by Fox News Digital, authorities were responding to reports of an active shooter at a chemical plant located across the street from the Lansing Police Department. In the audio, an individual stated, “a helicopter” was deployed, and efforts were underway to find a K9. It was also mentioned that the suspect allegedly “shot every foreign subject in the business.” The police have not yet confirmed specifics from the dispatch audio regarding the incident’s nature.
Current Status
Details about the incident remain unclear. Fox News Digital has contacted the Lansing Police Department and Nippon Paint for further information.
This story is actively developing. For additional updates or inquiries, Greg Wehner, a Fox News Digital reporter, can be reached at [email protected], and on Twitter @GregWehner.
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