Schools were on lockdown and residents of a northern Chicago suburb were told to remain in their homes Tuesday during a massive manhunt for three men who shot a killed a police officer and stole his weapons and equipment.
Fox Lake Officer Charles J. Gliniewicz, 32 yr veteran, married and father of 4. He was gunned down this morning. pic.twitter.com/4GHwpU3fQm
— marco stendardo (@NBC5Marco) September 1, 2015
The shooting occurred about 8 a.m. Chicago time, when a Fox Lake police officer radioed for backup advising that he was chasing three men, two white and one black, Lake County Sheriff’s Sgt. Christopher Covelli told CNN.
When backup arrived they found the veteran officer Lieutenant Joe Glenowitz, nicknamed G.I. Joe, a 32-year-veteran of the force, wounded with a single gunshot wound. His weapon had been stolen, according to Fox News. A ground search was underway late Tuesday by officers on foot, CNN reported. A no-fly zone has been issued for the area.
Canine units have also been dispatched. U.S Marshal officials and agents with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives are assisting.
“We asked residents to report any suspicious activity they happen to see — whether they think it’s something minor or major — and to keep an eye out for these three individuals,” Covelli told CNN.
“SWAT teams and heavily armed officers have been going door-to-door in a bid to track down the suspects while K9 units have been sent into surrounding wooded areas,” according to The Daily Mail.
The toughest of days in Fox Lake. Team cvg on @WGNNews, as our hearts break for the family of Joe Gliniewicz pic.twitter.com/BAcK0qabl0 — Tom Negovan (@WGNNegovan) September 1, 2015
Massive manhunt for suspects in killing of officer in Fox Lake, in photos. http://t.co/4wflRSwhId pic.twitter.com/qYfLfcrVZu — Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) September 1, 2015
Source: Police officer shot and killed in Fox Lake, Illinois was 32-year veteran of the force: http://t.co/8ABrZufpQZ pic.twitter.com/4P4Ve5s0pc — The Situation Room (@CNNSitRoom) September 1, 2015
A manhunt is underway in Illinois for 3 suspects involved in fatal shooting of police officer http://t.co/9c7L0NPrhA pic.twitter.com/RkzfpK63SO — Mic (@micnews) September 1, 2015
NEW PHOTOS: Authorities searching for 3 men in Fox Lake after police officer fatally shot: http://t.co/KiomXGvNht pic.twitter.com/okG4b6IIlN — ABC 7 Chicago (@ABC7Chicago) September 1, 2015
BREAKING: A manhunt for cop shooters happening near Chicago. Authorities search for 3 suspects http://t.co/RVivTsUsnx pic.twitter.com/rNgHpU3MDI — Jennifer Hoppenstedt (@hoppenstedtABC7) September 1, 2015
Police chopper over marshy area in Fox Lake as manhunt continues for suspected cop killers.@cbschicago #FoxLake pic.twitter.com/KgRsQFkc7e — Mike Puccinelli (@MPuccinelliCBS2) September 1, 2015
Manhunt underway in Chicago suburb as cops search for 3 armed suspects after officer was shot http://t.co/yi0b1SgR98 pic.twitter.com/cvRt2MoBe3 — NBC New York (@NBCNewYork) September 1, 2015
Really scary situation in Fox Lake unfolding right now… @WGNNews had details pic.twitter.com/1PNyKMtbf8 — CortneyHall (@CortneyHall) September 1, 2015
WATCH LIVE: Chopper7 HD over Fox Lake search area after police officer fatally shot: http://t.co/WWW2y2fM12 pic.twitter.com/u95mfrRnCz — ABC 7 Chicago (@ABC7Chicago) September 1, 2015
Manhunt In Fox Lake After Police Officer Shot And Killed « War on police, thanks to Obama and Holder http://t.co/gGMMoTZpTA — Paul Jennings (@pcareyjennings) September 1, 2015
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