21 Jun 2024 | 11:22 PM UTC
US: Authorities confirm three injuries following shooting in Blue Island, Ill., evening of June 21 /update 1
Tight security, likely in Blue Island, Ill., US, evening of June 21, after three injured in afternoon shooting at Salvation Army Center.
Authorities will likely maintain an increased security presence in Blue Island, Illinois, over the coming hours following a shooting that left three people injured at the Salvation Army Blue Island Worship & Community Center on the afternoon of June 21. Reports indicate that armed individuals fired toward the center from a passing vehicle. All victims were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Authorities quickly responded and cleared the facility. However, authorities have yet to arrest suspects in connection with the shooting.
Over the coming hours, increased security and transport disruptions will likely occur as authorities search for suspects and continue their investigations.
Avoid the area until officials give the all clear. Heed all instructions from local authorities. Seek alternative routines to circumvent the impacted area.
