3 killed in shooting outside Berwyn middle school, police say

3 killed in shooting outside suburban middle school, police say

Police say three people were killed in a shooting Tuesday afternoon outside Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn.

BERWYN, Ill. - Three people were killed Tuesday afternoon in a shooting outside Lincoln Middle School in Berwyn, according to police.

What we know:

Berwyn police said officers heard gunfire around 4:05 p.m. near the school and arrived to find a man firing a rifle into another vehicle. As officers approached, the suspect fired at them. Police said officers did not return fire and took cover.

Lincoln Middle School was placed on immediate lockdown during the incident. Police said no students or staff were harmed.

Berwyn North School District 98 Supt. Michelle Smith said in a statement that the gunman shot himself after killing two people in the car. None of those involved in the shooting were students at the middle school, Smith added.

Police and school officials said the incident appears to be domestic-related and there is no ongoing danger to the community.

"We urge the community to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to law enforcement," Berwyn police said in a statement.

Lincoln Middle School will be closed for instruction on Wednesday. However, social workers and counselors will be available for students on campus.

What's next:

Police said the investigation is ongoing and more details will be released as they become available.