Man injured, suspect in custody after Wheeling shooting prompts school lockdowns: police

Man shot in Wheeling hotel

We're learning new details about a major police presence in Wheeling that forced several lockdowns.

WHEELING, Ill. - A shooting in Wheeling on Thursday left one man hospitalized, a suspect in custody and prompted temporary lockdowns at nearby schools, authorities said.

What we know:

According to the Wheeling Police and Fire Department, officers responded to a report of a man with a gun near Capitol Drive shortly before 11:30 a.m. The public was advised to avoid the area while police investigated.

When officers arrived at the MainStay Suites at 8000 Capitol Drive, they found a man in the lobby with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound, police said. He was taken to Glenbrook Hospital and was listed in stable condition.

Authorities said the suspect was taken into custody without incident, and a firearm was recovered at the scene. No further details about the shooting have been released.

As a precaution, nearby schools, including National Louis University’s Wheeling campus, were placed on temporary lockdown.

University officials told FOX 32 the incident was not connected to the campus but that they followed law enforcement guidance to ensure the safety of students, faculty and staff. Vice President Rick Yaconis confirmed the response was related to the nearby hotel incident.

No injuries or threats to the university community were reported, and the lockdown has since been lifted.

What's next:

Police have not released the suspect’s identity or said what charges may be filed. The investigation remains ongoing.