Police search for two people after shooting near Highland Park–Highwood border
Authorities in Highland Park issued a shelter-in-place order on Monday evening after a shooting in the 300‑block of Walker Avenue, close to the border with Highwood. Residents in the immediate area were told to remain indoors, lock doors and windows, and avoid opening them to unexpected visitors while officers conducted an active investigation.
Emergency services later confirmed that an injured person had been taken to a local hospital; the victim's condition has not been disclosed. Highland Park police said they were seeking two people — described as a man and a woman — who were seen speaking with the victim shortly before the incident. These individuals are being treated as witnesses or possible suspects as enquiries continue.
- Location: 300‑block of Walker Avenue, Highland Park, near Highwood
- Subjects sought: one man and one woman seen with the victim
- Police resources used: K‑9 units and drones deployed in the search
- Shelter-in-place: lifted just after 10.30pm when officers determined the suspects had likely left the area
Officers were reported to be patrolling with rifles and shields while canine units and drones assisted the search. Neighbourhood residents described the episode as unsettling, with one local saying:
"I don't know. It's starting to get, you know, it's getting pretty nasty. This is something happen in Chicago, Waukegan or North Chicago, but not here in Highwood."
Police asked anyone with information about the incident or the two people of interest to contact emergency services by calling 911.
Local impact and context
The shelter-in-place advisory interrupted evening routines for households close to the scene and underlined the immediate response tactics used by local forces in an urban fringe where two municipalities meet. Such orders are intended to keep residents safe while officers contain and investigate potentially ongoing threats.
Highland Park police made no public statement on the motive for the shooting or the condition of the injured person, and no formal description beyond the broad categorisation of a man and a woman has been released. The use of drones and K‑9 units indicates a search for people who may have left the scene on foot or by vehicle.
As the investigation remains active, authorities reiterated the request for public assistance. Anyone who saw the individuals in question or who has relevant mobile video or other evidence is asked to contact the police via 911 to aid the ongoing enquiries.
| Detail | Information from police |
|---|---|
| Incident | Shooting |
| Injuries | One person taken to hospital (condition unconfirmed) |
| Persons sought | One man and one woman seen speaking with the victim |
| Resources used | K‑9 units, drones, officers with rifles and shields |
| Shelter-in-place | Imposed, then lifted just after 10.30pm |
Further updates will follow as police release more details. For now, the priority remains establishing the circumstances that led to the shooting and locating the two people last seen with the victim.
