Manhattan, IL – A woman was found shot inside a home in Will County on Sunday. The discovery occurred in the Brookstone Springs subdivision, prompting an immediate response from local authorities.
Manhattan Police were alerted to the situation after initial reports suggested a possible barricaded subject in a residence on Spring Street. Upon arrival, officers found the woman inside, critically injured from a gunshot wound. She was transported to a nearby hospital, where she remains in critical condition.
According to police, the incident appears to be isolated, involving only one individual. Authorities have assured the public that there is no ongoing threat, and the investigation is ongoing. Further details have not been released out of respect for the privacy of the affected family.
The Manhattan Fire Protection District assisted at the scene. Residents in the area were briefly on edge due to the heavy police presence, but officials have since contained the situation.
