Police and emergency crews responded to a reported shooting near the L.L. Bean store at Oakbrook Center mall in Oak Brook, Illinois, on Wednesday.
According to initial reports, Oak Brook Police Department and Oak Brook Fire Department personnel were called to the parking lot near L.L. Bean, located at 2202 Oakbrook Center, following reports of a shooting.
One victim was initially reported to be down in the parking lot, with a second victim later reportedly identified as having also been shot. Two ambulances were requested as emergency crews responded to the scene.
Police and fire crews secured the area while officers investigated the circumstances surrounding the incident. An ISPERN alert was also reportedly issued to area law enforcement agencies, with the incident described as a homicide.
At this time, details about the victims’ identities, conditions, and the circumstances that led to the shooting remain limited. Authorities have not released information about a possible suspect or motive in the information provided.
The shooting prompted a significant emergency response at Oakbrook Center as police worked to secure the area and determine what happened.
Residents and visitors are urged to avoid the immediate area while the investigation continues and to follow instructions from law enforcement and emergency personnel.
This remains a developing situation. Additional information regarding the victims, suspect, motive, and any arrests is expected as authorities provide further updates.
