Romeoville Residents Asked to Shelter In Place After Officer Shot While Investigating Stolen Vehicle

Some Romeoville residents are being asked to shelter in place after an officer investigating a stolen vehicle overnight was shot by a suspect offic...

June 1, 2023
5:28 AM

Some Romeoville residents are being asked to shelter in place after an officer investigating a stolen vehicle overnight was shot by a suspect officials said. As of 4 a.m. Thursday, the scene in the southwest suburb remained active, with a large police presence at the intersection of Sierra Trail and Summerfield Drive as officers canvassing the neighborhood. At approximately 6 a.m., the Illinois State Police confirmed that a suspect had been apprehended. According to police, the incident occurred at 12:13 a.

Francie Swidler