LOMBARD, IL — A police response to an “isolated incident” Monday afternoon in suburban Lombard prompted brief road closures and public alerts urging residents to remain indoors.
The incident occurred on the 100 block of Sunset Avenue, with officers shutting down Sunset between Main and Charlotte for a short time as part of the investigation. Police emphasized there was no threat to the public, though they initially asked residents nearby to stay inside as a precaution.
“The situation has been resolved and there is no ongoing threat,” Lombard police said in a final update shortly after 3:10 p.m. on Monday.
What Happened?
According to NBC Chicago, authorities did not provide specific details on what led to the emergency response, citing the ongoing nature of the initial call. The department used social media to issue updates and alert the public as the situation unfolded.
“It is an isolated incident and there is no reason to believe there is a danger to the community,” police emphasized in a statement posted around 2:50 p.m.
Public Asked to Stay Inside Temporarily
During the height of the response, residents living in the immediate area were told to remain indoors until officers completed their on-site investigation. No evacuation order was given, and no injuries were reported.
Sunset Avenue remained blocked off for under an hour before police cleared the scene.
Roads Reopened, Officers Remain in Area
By mid-afternoon, Sunset Avenue had been reopened to traffic, but police noted that officers would remain in the area for a brief period to finalize the response and monitor for any developments.
NBC Chicago confirmed that no criminal threat or active danger to the broader public was associated with the event.
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