Multiple deputies injured in gunfight with suspect in northwest Illinois town
Three Ogle County Sheriff's deputies were injured in a shooting near Lost Lake, northeast of Dixon, Illinois, on Wednesday afternoon, according to officials.
Authorities in a northwest Illinois community confirmed that three Ogle County Sheriff's deputies were injured in a shooting in Dixon.
The Ogle County Sheriff's Department responded to a home in the Lost Lake gated community for reports of a shooting just before 9 a.m. on Wednesday.
Authorities said an individual threatened suicide and homicide and an emergency response team was activated.
Hostage negotiations began, and 50 phone calls were then made with no answer.
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Officials said they were unable to contact the person, and due to the lack of communication, they decided to enter the home.
Immediately upon entering, deputies were fired on.
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In total, three deputies were shot and taken to a local hospital for treatment. They are all said to be in good condition, according to police.
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Police said the suspect was also shot and was in good condition.
The Illinois State Police are handling the investigation moving forward.
