Lakeview

No One in Custody As SWAT Investigation Concludes After Dogs Shot in Lakeview

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A SWAT investigation in Chicago's Lakeview neighborhood has concluded with no one in custody after two dogs were shot, one fatally, by a gunman who then barricaded himself inside a residence, according to police.

Police said a woman was walking two large dogs without a leash when the dogs began to follow a man who had passed by as he walked down an alley.

According to police, the man shot both dogs before entering a residence police believe was his, leading to the SWAT investigation.

Police said the man is a valid CCL and FOID holder, and was not issued a citation in the incident.

One dog was killed in the shooting while another dog remains hospitalized.

Some Lakeview residents were shaken up following the hours-long standoff and shooting.

"It's kind of frustrating. Kind of scary to be out with my dog right now," neighbor Melanie Cohen said.

One delivery driver said several people were running away from the scene, making her think it was potentially an active shooter or hostage situation.

"I just heard people running around and just dispersing from the scene. I was definitely scared because I didn't know what was going on," Mihaela Brici told NBC 5.

As for the owner of the dogs, police said she could potentially face charges for having the dogs off leash.

There is currently no further information available.

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