Officer-involved shooting in Des Plaines leaves one person hospitalized, police say
DES PLAINES - An officer-involved shooting during a response to a domestic disturbance left a male resident hospitalized Wednesday afternoon in Des Plaines, police said.
Officer-involved shooting in Des Plaines
What we know:
The incident happened just after 2:30 p.m. in the 2000 block of Touhy Avenue.
According to Des Plaines police, officers responded to a report of a domestic disturbance at a home in the area. During the response, an officer-involved shooting occurred involving a male resident.
The resident was injured in the shooting and transported to an area hospital. Police have not released the resident's condition.
The shooting prompted the closure of Touhy Avenue between Des Plaines River Road and Scott Street. Police urged motorists to avoid the area and use alternate routes while officers investigated.
What we don't know:
Police have not released details about what led to the shooting, the resident's age or identity, or whether any officers were injured.
What's next:
The Major Case Assistance Team is investigating the shooting and will conduct an independent review, police said.
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The Source: The information in this article was provided by the Des Plaines Police Department.