Schaumburg, IL – A large police presence in Schaumburg prompted multiple road closures and a shelter-in-place order Wednesday morning after authorities responded to an incident involving an allegedly armed individual.
According to the Village of Schaumburg Government, officers were dispatched around 10:30 a.m. to the 21 Kristin Drive apartment complex to conduct a well-being check on an armed subject. Residents in the immediate area were instructed to remain indoors by 10:55 a.m., as the situation unfolded.
By 11:34 a.m., police had closed southbound Roselle Road at Hillcrest Boulevard and northbound Roselle Road at State Parkway. Authorities urged drivers to seek alternate routes and avoid the area until further notice.
Officials have not released additional details regarding the nature of the incident, the subject’s condition, or whether any arrests have been made. Law enforcement agencies remain on the scene, and updates are expected as more information becomes available.
No injuries have been reported at this time, and authorities emphasized the importance of staying clear of the active police area for safety reasons. The investigation is ongoing.
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