A security guard at River Oaks Mall in Calumet City was shot to death during an apparent attempted robbery at a jewelry store early Wednesday afternoon, a spokesperson confirmed. Another man was injured in the incident, possibly by broken glass.
Village officials said the incident occurred at approximately 12:05 p.m. at a jewelry store in a central location in the mall. The security guard was taken to an area hospital where he later succumbed to his injuries, according to village spokesperson Sean Howard.
According to the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office, the man's identity remains withheld pending next of kin notification.
In a press conference Wednesday afternoon, police said the incident appears to be isolated and that a motive is currently unknown.
Police immediately responded to the shooting, as a group of approximately 20 officers were conducting a training exercise in a nearby building.
There is currently no one in custody and police are continuing to investigate the shooting.
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