Overview
- The shooting occurred just after 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in the 2000 block of Touhy Avenue and a male resident was taken to an area hospital.
- Des Plaines police closed Touhy Avenue between Des Plaines River Road and Scott Street and told residents to avoid the area while the scene was processed.
- The Major Case Assistance Team has been assigned to lead an independent investigation of the officer-involved shooting.
- Authorities have not released the injured person’s identity, age, condition, the actions that prompted the shooting, or whether any officers were hurt.
- Local helicopter and app video showed numerous police vehicles and crime-scene tape and officials said there is no immediate threat while the inquiry continues.