Crime & Safety
Cook County, IL Forest Preserve Attack Leaves 22-Year-Old Shot in Orland Park Nov 14
Orland Park, IL – A 22 year old man was reportedly shot multiple times Saturday afternoon near a Cook County forest preserve in the southwest Chicago suburbs, prompting a police investigation, tempora
By Natalie Brooks · 2026-11-15T19:13:35.659Z
Orland Park, IL – A 22 year old man was reportedly shot multiple times Saturday afternoon near a Cook County forest preserve in the southwest Chicago suburbs, prompting a police investigation, temporary road closures and a response from multiple law enforcement agencies.
According to the Orland Park Police Department , officers were first to arrive around 3 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 14, following a shooting near the Cook County forest preserve at 143rd Street and Highland Avenue.
Officers immediately provided medical assistance before the Orland Fire Protection District transported the victim to a local hospital.
Additional reports identified the location as the Orland Grove Forest Preserve area and indicated the victim was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in Oak Lawn, initially in stable condition. Those details were not confirmed in the department's latest statement.
Cook County Sheriff's Police Take Over Investigation
The Cook County Sheriff's Police responded and assumed responsibility for investigating the shooting.
In a Sunday morning update, Orland Park police stated that there was no indication any Orland Park resident was involved in the incident.
Authorities previously reported that the Cook County Forest Preserve Police had advised there was no threat to the public.
The investigation temporarily closed portions of 143rd Street between West Avenue and Highland Avenue.
Eastbound traffic reopened Saturday afternoon, followed by the remaining westbound lanes. Police confirmed the roadway was fully reopened by 7:42 p.m.
Police Seek Information as Investigation Continues
Unconfirmed scanner reports circulated Saturday describing a possible vehicle and individuals associated with a separate weapons related radio call.
However, authorities have not publicly established any connection between those reports and the forest preserve shooting.
No suspect identification or arrest was confirmed in the provided police update.
Anyone with information relevant to the investigation can contact the Cook County Sheriff's Police Detective Tip Line at 708 865 4896 .