Lansing, Illinois Issues Shelter-In-Place Order Amid Shooting Manhunt
Lansing police ordered residents near the 2700 block of 170th Street to shelter in place on Thursday, June 4, 2026, as officers hunted a reported shooter.[1]
Dispatch audio indicated officers were responding to a reported active shooter at a chemical plant across from the Lansing Police Department.[1] The suspect was described as a Black male about 5'8" and 160 pounds, wearing a black do-rag, black hoodie and a white surgical mask, last seen heading south from 170th Street.[1]
Police had not confirmed whether there were any injuries and had provided no further official details at the time of reporting.[1]
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- On Thursday, June 4, 2026, Lansing police ordered residents near the 2700 block of 170th Street to shelter in place.
- Dispatch audio indicated officers were responding to a reported active shooter at a chemical plant across from the Lansing Police Department.
- The suspect was described as a Black male, about 5'8" and 160 pounds, wearing a black do-rag, black hoodie and white surgical mask, last seen heading south from 170th Street.
- Police had not confirmed whether there were injuries or provided further official details at the time of reporting.
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