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Joliet Orders Shelter-in-Place for Active Police Incident on Ann Street, One Person Detained

Police plan a follow-up alert to signal when the order is lifted.

Overview

  • The response began around 1:30 p.m. in the 900-block of Ann Street, according to police.
  • A reverse-911 notification directed nearby residents to stay indoors under a shelter-in-place order.
  • The public was asked to avoid the area so police and fire crews could move personnel and equipment.
  • Aerial footage before 3 p.m. showed tactical vehicles and SWAT equipment near the scene.
  • Officials called the situation very fluid and withheld details about what led to the order.