A quiet suburban neighborhood in Glenwood was rocked by gunfire on Wednesday afternoon when a resident was shot in their driveway. NBC Chicago reported that police and fire officials were called to the scene around 4 p.m. near North Sycamore Lane, following a report of a shooting.
The victim was outside their home when the assailants, described as three to four males, pulled up in a silver or gray four-door sedan, exited the vehicle, and began to open fire on both the victim and a companion. Following the incident, the victim was subsequently rushed to the hospital and is reportedly in stable condition. The suspect vehicle, as per the Glenwood police statement obtained by Fox 32 Chicago, was last observed heading northbound on Sycamore Lane.
In the evening hours, shortly after the distressing event, Sky 5 overhead footage captured the intense scene where police officers were seen meticulously searching the block with flashlights. Authorities blocked roadways encircling the residential investigation zone, while police tape cordoned off several homes within the street. While details of the incident remain scant, the Glenwood police have signified that the shooting appears to have been targeted.
The ongoing investigation continues to unfold with Glenwood police urgently seeking information from witnesses or anyone with knowledge relating to the attack. They are hopeful that community members may help bring further details to light and have urged the public to contact them at 708-753-2420 with any information that can lead to the apprehension of the suspects. The culprits' identities, motives, and the fuller circumstances of the shooting have not yet been disclosed by the authorities.
