Oak Forest

Multiple victims shot in Oak Forest, police say

Officers remained on scene Sunday, with no ongoing threat to the public

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Oak Forest police are investigating after four people were shot during a series of incidents Sunday.

According to officials, officers were called to a residence in the 5500 block of Babette Court on Sunday evening.

Officers encountered three individuals who had suffered gunshot wounds during an incident at the residence. Two of those victims suffered life-threatening injuries, and were listed in critical condition at area hospitals.

A third victim was treated and released, police said.

While investigating the shooting, officers were tipped to a vehicle that may have been involved in the incident. When officers located the vehicle and stopped it in the 5900 block of 159th Street, they found a fourth gunshot victim, who was also hospitalized.

They also encountered a person of interest in the vehicle, who was taken into custody without incident.

There is no ongoing threat to the public at this time, and an investigation remains underway.

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