3 deputies shot while responding to northern Illinois home, suspect also wounded, official says
Three sheriff’s deputies were shot Wednesday while responding to a northern Illinois home, and the suspect was also wounded, authorities said.
DIXON, Ill. — Three sheriff’s deputies were shot Wednesday while responding to a northern Illinois home, and the suspect was also wounded, authorities said.
Ogle County Sheriff Brian VanVickle said the deputies were responding to a report that someone inside the home in the Lost Lake community near Dixon was threatening to kill themself or others. He said the suspect also was shot. He did not provide any information about the suspect, including name, age or where the person lives.
VanVickle said a family member called police shortly after 8:30 a.m. to report the threats from someone at the home. He said negotiators tried to reach the person by phone and decided to go inside shortly before noon.
“Immediately upon entering the house, our deputies received fire from inside the house,” he said.
VanVickle initially tried to walk away from reporters after giving a statement without more detail but responded to shouted questions by saying everyone injured “is in good condition.”
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