Executive Summary
- Will County deputies responded to shots fired in the 16100 block of Twin Oak Court in Homer Glen just after 8:30 a.m. Sunday.
- Responding officers confirmed hearing gunfire upon their arrival at the scene.
- A SWAT team was deployed, and a shelter-in-place order was issued for nearby residents.
- A police perimeter has been established, resulting in multiple street closures in the area.
Will County Sheriff’s deputies and a tactical SWAT team responded to a residential area in Homer Glen, Illinois, on Sunday morning following reports of shots fired, prompting authorities to issue a shelter-in-place order for the immediate vicinity.
According to the Will County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the 16100 block of Twin Oak Court shortly after 8:30 a.m. The response was initiated after a neighbor reported hearing gunshots near a residence. Upon arrival at the scene, responding deputies confirmed that they also heard active gunfire.
Law enforcement officials immediately established a perimeter around the residence to contain the situation. As a safety precaution, nearby residents were instructed to shelter in place while the investigation commenced. A SWAT team from the Will County Sheriff’s Office was called to the scene to provide tactical support, and police indicated that several streets would be closed as the operation unfolded.
Operational Assessment and Public Safety
The confirmation of active gunfire by arriving deputies escalates this incident beyond a standard disturbance call, necessitating the deployment of specialized tactical units. The establishment of a perimeter and the issuance of a shelter-in-place order are standard protocols designed to minimize collateral risk to civilians during volatile standoff situations. As the investigation remains active, the primary focus for law enforcement is securing the immediate area and neutralizing the threat. No specific details regarding suspects or injuries have been released at this stage.
