Zion, IL – The Zion Police Department has issued a public statement acknowledging social media activity linked to an ongoing investigation, urging residents to avoid sharing unverified information online.
According to a notice released Tuesday by Chief of Police Eric Barden, the incident referenced in recent social media posts has been under “active investigation prior to any online posts.” The department reiterated that, consistent with policy, officials will not comment further while the case remains open.
The department’s release, posted to its official Facebook page on December 23, follows a surge of local online discussion about an unspecified event in the Zion area. Police did not clarify which case or incident the posts referred to but emphasized that speculation could interfere with investigative work.
Zion residents with relevant information are encouraged to contact the department’s non-emergency line at (847) 872-8000 instead of posting details publicly.
As of Tuesday evening, the Facebook post had drawn multiple comments and shares, reflecting widespread local interest in the situation.
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