Bolingbrook, Illinois – Residents in Bolingbrook have been urged to shelter in place as authorities respond to an ongoing police investigation. The situation unfolded earlier today, with reports of an active shooter in the area.
The incident, which reportedly began in the vicinity of Boughton and Weber, prompted immediate action. As of the latest information available, no specific details regarding the incident at Boughton and Weber have been disclosed.
Additionally, residents near Boughton & Falconridge received a phone message alerting them to the situation, while others reported receiving similar notifications, including a text message that mentioned an “active shooter” near Boughton and 53.
Numerous schools in the Bolingbrook area were placed on lockdown as a precautionary measure. Will County authorities also sent out an automated call, underlining the seriousness of the situation.
One person was reported shot at 364 Walnut Circle in Bolingbrook at approximately 13:54 on September 18. No additional details about the victim or the circumstances surrounding the shooting have been released at this time.
Residents are advised to remain in their homes until further notice and await instructions from local authorities. A message will be issued once the shelter-in-place order is lifted. Law enforcement agencies are actively investigating the situation, and updates will be provided as they become available.
