A Saturday evening shooting near a gas station at 167th Street and Cicero Avenue brought traffic in Oak Forest to a halt as police shut down the intersection and launched an investigation, officials said. The roadway closure stretched into the night while officers worked the scene, and at least one person may have been hurt. According to Patch, authorities said the suspect fled eastbound on 167th toward I-57 and reported there was no further threat to the community.
ABC7 Chicago reported that officers remained at the intersection as detectives collected evidence and spoke with witnesses late into the evening. ABC7 noted that police released few details while the investigation was still active.
Police response and scene
Local reporters said the busy 167th and Cicero intersection was closed to drivers and pedestrians as squads blocked off the area and investigators canvassed nearby businesses for information. Police asked people to steer clear of the corner while they continued searching for the suspect and processing the scene.
Local context
Residents in Oak Forest have been on edge after a run of violent incidents in recent months. The city recorded a fatal shooting in late January, when a 68-year-old man was found shot dead inside his home on a quiet residential block.
The City of Oak Forest lists the Police Department non-emergency number as 708-687-1376 for anyone who may have information about the latest shooting. Officials have not yet released a suspect description or further details about any victims, and ABC7 Chicago reports that no additional information was immediately available as investigators continued their probe.
