Shots fired investigation near Higgins Road and Meacham Road Schaumburg with police activity also at Bar Harbour Condominiums just south of Schaumburg Road. YouTube Tips ⓘ
A shooting suspect is in custody after a manhunt beginning about 2:45 a.m. early Wednesday morning.
According to the Village of Schaumburg, one subject is in custody, and no other persons are believed to be involved in the shooting incident. No injuries were reported, according to the Village of Schaumburg.
The subject was initially described as a male, black, in his 20s, approximately 5’11″, thin build, last seen wearing a black shirt, and black pants.
Police, firefighters, and paramedics from Schaumburg responded about 2:45 a.m. to 2:47 a.m. Wednesday, December 13, 2023 to a report of a shooting in the parking lot near Target, 1235 East Higgins Road in Schaumburg, or somewhere nearby. The victim and the suspect may also have been located at one point near Chicago Prime Italiano on Meacham Road north of Higgins Road.
Police told firefighters and paramedics that there was no shooting victim. However, police immediately set up a perimeter for a search for a suspect or suspects. Crime scene tape was also set up around a dark sedan parked in front of Kohl’s, 1293 East Higgins Road.
Police from Palatine and other communities also assisted Schaumburg police officers with K-9 and drone operations. Police activity was also located at the Bar Harbour condominiums near the intersection of National Parkway/Bar Harbour Road and Schaumburg Road south of the scene near Target and Kohl’s.
The suspect was possibly arrested inside the Wendy’s, 1750 East Higgins Road near the Streets of Woodfield.
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The subject is in custody. No other persons are believed to be involved. There is no longer believed to be a threat. Officers will be in the area for further investigation. We appreciate the cooperation of the community in providing information and staying out of the area (9:22 a.m.)
Schaumburg Police is continuing to search the area. The subject is believed to still be on foot. Drone teams are on the scene as well as additional K-9 units. Motorists are requested to stay out of the area at this time (9:17 a.m.).
No injuries have been reported. Preliminary information indicates that the persons involved may know each other (9:17 a.m.).
There is a large police presence in the area of Meacham Road south of Schaumburg Road. Police are currently looking for a subject who may be on foot in the area. The individual is believed to be involved in a shooting that occurred overnight (8:38 a.m.).
The subject is described as a male, black, in his 20s, approximately 5’11″, thin build, last seen wearing a black shirt, and black pants. If you see someone matching this description in this area, please dial 911; do not approach. Police K-9s are out in the area (8:38 a.m.).
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The information in this article is an early report published before any complete summary information was confirmed or released by police or fire authorities.
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