Crime & Safety
4 Shot On Halloween In Flossmoor: Police
It happened just after midnight in the 3800 block of Ballantrae Way, according to police.
FLOSSMOOR, IL — Four people were shot just after midnight on Halloween Sunday in the 3800 block of Ballantrae Way in Flossmoor, according to police.
The police department responded to the scene after receiving calls for a domestic disturbance and shots fired. When officials arrived, police say four people were found shot and immediate medical aid followed.
Three gunshot victims were transported to Christ Hospital in Oak Lawn, and one victim was transported to St. James Hospital Olympia Fields, police said. Authorities did not share any news on their current condition.
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Police say it was an isolated incident and that there is no threat to the community. Detectives are currently investigating the incident with the assistance of the South Suburban Major Crimes Task Force.
Flossmoor's officers were assisted at the scene by officers from Country Club Hills and Homewood Police Departments, along with a Crime Scene Investigator from Illinois State Police. The Flossmoor Fire Department was assisted in transporting the victims by the Country Club Hills and Hazel Crest Fire Departments.
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Anyone with information is asked to call the investigation's division of the Flossmoor Police Department at 708 957-4500.
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