In a shocking turn of events on Saturday night, chaos erupted at the Hilton Garden Inn in Oakbrook Terrace, a peaceful suburb in the western part of the city. One person is now in custody following a shooting that transpired on the seventh floor of the hotel, near the intersection of Roosevelt and Butterfield roads.
As the situation unfolded, SWAT teams were swiftly deployed to the scene, heightening the intensity of an already tense situation. According to police scanner traffic, the victim of the shooting was a man, and the authorities moved decisively to secure the area.
Guests at the hotel found themselves caught in the midst of the unfolding drama. One guest, who had traveled all the way from Minnesota with his family to attend a play, described the ordeal of being denied access to their rooms for hours.
Frustration and concern were palpable as families with young children were stranded, unable to return to the safety of their rooms. The grim reality of the incident was underscored by another guest who expressed relief at the sight of SWAT teams taking control of the situation.
He spoke of the changing world and the unsettling feeling of encountering such violence in what is typically considered a safe haven.
Amidst the confusion, police scanner updates indicated that one woman had been apprehended, but the search for a possible second person involved in the incident was ongoing. CBS 2 reached out to Oakbrook Terrace police for additional details, but as of now, no response has been received, leaving the public anxious for more information on the motives and circumstances surrounding this disturbing event.
The incident serves as a stark reminder that violence can permeate even the most unexpected places, leaving communities on edge and prompting a reassessment of safety measures in what was once considered serene and secure environments.
