Romeoville Residents Asked to Shelter in Place After Police Officer Shot; Scene Remains Active
Some Romeoville residents were asked to shelter in place for hours after an officer investigating a stolen vehicle overnight was shot by a suspect,...
Some Romeoville residents were asked to shelter in place for hours after an officer investigating a stolen vehicle overnight was shot by a suspect, police 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. No further details were provided. According to police, the incident occurred at 12:13 a.