A huge manhunt is underway on the edge of Chicago after a police officer was shot and killed and three men went on the run.
Reports said the officer was shot some time after 8am when he radioed in to say he was pursing three suspect in Fox Lake. Moments later, communication was lost with the officer.
Schools in the area have been placed on lock-down.
Fox Lake police officer shot and killed, manhunt underway in Lake County http://t.co/gNvotiGrMK pic.twitter.com/WMnNbenIdO
— Chicago Tribune (@chicagotribune) September 1, 2015
When the backup officer arrived on the scene, he found the first officer wounded from a gunshot. That officer later died from his injuries. The officer’s gun and pepper spray was taken.
Police are searching for three suspects: two white males and one black male. Multiple helicopters, police dogs and officers on foot are now searching the area. The FBI has also joined the hunt.
