Police officers from Skokie responded about 2:45 p.m. Tuesday, July 29, 2025 with an Active Shooter response to a report of a person with a gun, possibly near Macy’s.
Firefighters and paramedics responded about 2:53 p.m. for EMS staging as a precaution.
There were no reports of any injuries as of 3:00 p.m.
SKOKIE PD UPDATE:
Police investigation at Old Orchard Mall continues. The temporary lockdown at the mall has been lifted; visitors can resume normal activity. Reports of shots fired are not credible.
Police activity was concentrated on the northeast corner of the Westfield Old Orchard Center near Macy’s, 4909 Old Orchard Center.
There was also a report of activity possibly at Nordstrom, which is located at the south side of the Old Orchard Center.
A lockdown was activated at the shopping center. Several people were calling relatives from the locations where they were hiding.
Possibly two in custody with Skokie Police Department.
Police officers from Evanston, Wilmette and other nearby municipalities responded to the scene to assist Skokie Police Department.
Police activity in the area of the Westfield Old Orchard Mall, in Skokie, IL. Avoid the area. Updates will be provided when available. pic.twitter.com/lLYHsTPiwR
— Skokie Police (@skokiepolice) July 29, 2025
UPDATE: Police investigation at Old Orchard Mall continues. The temporary lockdown at the mall has been lifted; visitors can resume normal activity. Reports of shots fired are not credible.
— Skokie Police (@skokiepolice) July 29, 2025
Police activity at Old Orchard Mall in Skokie right now. Initial word from one business owner is that a person may have been seen with a gun on the property. Skywatch viewed 2 people being placed into a squad car & no shots have been fired. More at https://t.co/vhbRxCcLib pic.twitter.com/gKGzdeVDkJ
— Kris Habermehl (@KrisHabermehl) July 29, 2025
WATCH LIVE: SkyCam9 over police presence at Westfield Old Orchard Mall in Skokie
What we know: https://t.co/MlNIg0VuK1 pic.twitter.com/MSpM2OJYDV
— WGN TV News (@WGNNews) July 29, 2025
Large response by Skokie Police at 334pm on Old Orchard Road west of the mall and west of 94. More to follow pic.twitter.com/ziFI6bHToe
— Mark Weyermuller (@publicpolicyman) July 29, 2025
We were told there was a person with a gun in the Macy’s at Old Orchard Mall in Skokie, IL. Police are here, the mall is locked down. Customers are barricaded inside of stores. Unclear if it is an active shooter/if shots have been fired. pic.twitter.com/W0KntlWR4g
— Ilia Sky (@ilia_sky) July 29, 2025
FBI’s Active Shooter Attack Prevention and Preparedness
Run
Wherever you go, be aware of alternate exits.
Quickly and cautiously evacuate in a direction away from the attacker.
Don’t hesitate. Seconds matter.
Remember windows and emergency exits.
Leave belongings behind. Keep empty hands raised and clearly visible.
Follow all instructions from the police.
Don’t stop until you are sure you have reached a safe location.
Hide
If there is no safe escape route, find a good hiding place.
Lock and barricade the door.
Silence cell phones.
Fight
Fight only as a last resort.
Use available objects as improvised weapons.
Use teamwork and surprise. A coordinated ambush can incapacitate an attacker.
You are fighting for your life. Don’t fight fair!
Run
Wherever you go, be aware of alternate exits.
Quickly and cautiously evacuate in a direction away from the attacker.
Don’t hesitate. Seconds matter.
Remember windows and emergency exits.
Leave belongings behind. Keep empty hands raised and clearly visible.
Follow all instructions from the police.
Don’t stop until you are sure you have reached a safe location.
Hide
If there is no safe escape route, find a good hiding place.
Lock and barricade the door.
Silence cell phones.
Fight
Fight only as a last resort.
Use available objects as improvised weapons.
Use teamwork and surprise. A coordinated ambush can incapacitate an attacker.
You are fighting for your life. Don’t fight fair!
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