Carpentersville, IL – Emergency crews are searching the Fox River near Kings and Williams Roads tonight after a report of a possible missing person in the water.
According to the Village of Carpentersville Public Safety Department, both the police and fire departments responded this evening to conduct a search operation. First responders are currently on scene scanning the area for any signs of the individual.
Officials stressed that no additional information is available at this time. “We will provide updates as soon as confirmed details can be shared,” the department stated in its public release.
The incident has drawn attention from nearby residents, as the Fox River runs directly through Carpentersville in Kane County, northwest of Chicago. Crews are expected to remain on site until the search concludes or further details emerge.
Authorities are asking for the public’s patience and cooperation as the operation continues. Updates will be released by Carpentersville Public Safety once new information is confirmed.
This is a developing story.
