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Shelter-in-Place Ordered Near Harlem and Vollmer During Search for Possibly Armed Men

One suspect was taken into custody with a multi-agency search continuing in the area.

Overview

  • Will County officials issued a shelter-in-place around 6:40 a.m. for the Harlem Avenue and Vollmer Road area in the south suburbs.
  • Tinley Park police said they are assisting Matteson and Frankfort Square authorities in searching for five Black men in all-black clothing who may be armed with handguns.
  • The Village of Tinley Park reported at 6:23 a.m. that the subjects fled westbound on foot after a crash near the intersection.
  • As of 6:50 a.m., one person had been taken into custody, and residents were urged to stay indoors with doors locked.
  • Local broadcasters cautioned commuters about delays from a heavy police presence, and officials said further details were not yet available.